Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
China, Japan
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Damp forests, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
no pruning required
Prune central stem
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Whiteflies
Birds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Nausea, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Diarrhea, Increase fiber amount, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Fuyu'
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Kaki
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Kaki
In French
Colchique d'automne
Plaqueminier
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Diospyros kaki
In Greek
meadow saffron
Kaki
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Kaki
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Hurma wschodnia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Diospyros
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Kaki
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Kaki? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Kaki. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Kaki doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Kaki 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 Kaki and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Kaki
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Kaki is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Kaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Kaki season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Kaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Kaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Kaki Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Kaki physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Kaki height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Kaki are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Kaki flower color: Light Yellow
- Kaki leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Kaki
Care of Meadow Saffron and Kaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Kaki pruning is done Prune central stem. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.