Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
-
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Magenta
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Twice a week
In Winter
Average Water
Regular watering required
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
LITCHI chinensis
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
In Hindi
meadow saffron
लीची
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Lychee
In French
Colchique d'automne
Lychee
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Lychee
In Greek
meadow saffron
λίτσι
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
lichia
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Lychee
In Latin
autumnale
Lychee
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Litchi Sonn
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Lychee
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Lychee? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Lychee. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Lychee doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Lychee 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 Lychee and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Lychee
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Lychee is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Lychee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Lychee season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Lychee is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Lychee Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Lychee physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Lychee are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Meadow Saffron and Lychee
Care of Meadow Saffron and Lychee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.