Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
no pruning required
Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
In Hindi
meadow saffron
चेरी
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Blühende Kirsch
In French
Colchique d'automne
cerisier
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
floración de la cereza
In Greek
meadow saffron
Άνθιση κερασιών
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
cereja de florescência
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Kwitnienie wiśni
In Latin
autumnale
florentem cerasis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Flowering Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Flowering Cherry? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Flowering Cherry. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Flowering Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Flowering Cherry has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Meadow Saffron and Flowering Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Flowering Cherry
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Flowering Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Flowering Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Flowering Cherry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Flowering Cherry Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Flowering Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Flowering Cherry are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink
- Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Flowering Cherry
Care of Meadow Saffron and Flowering Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.