Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
India, Nepal, China
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-5
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
no pruning required
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
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
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
meadow saffron
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Colchique d'automne
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
meadow saffron
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
autumnale
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Himalayan Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Himalayan Birch? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Himalayan Birch. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Himalayan Birch season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Himalayan Birch
Care of Meadow Saffron and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.