Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
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
Pruning
-
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Whiteflies
Birds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Bonsai
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Nectarine
In Hindi
meadow saffron
nectarine
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Nektarine
In French
Colchique d'automne
nectarine
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
nectarina
In Greek
meadow saffron
νεκταρίνι
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
nectarina
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
nektarowy
In Latin
autumnale
nectarine
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Nectarine
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Nectarine? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Nectarine. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Nectarine doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Nectarine 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 Nectarine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Nectarine
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Nectarine season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Nectarine Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Nectarine are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Nectarine
Care of Meadow Saffron and Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.