Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
no pruning required
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Whiteflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Mandarin
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Mandarin
In French
Colchique d'automne
mandarin
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
mandarín
In Greek
meadow saffron
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
tangerina
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Mandarynka
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Rutaceae
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 Mandarin
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Mandarin? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Mandarin. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Mandarin doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Mandarin 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 Mandarin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Mandarin
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Mandarin season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Mandarin Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Mandarin are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Mandarin
Care of Meadow Saffron and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.