Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
meadow saffron
पेकॉन
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Pekannuss
In French
Colchique d'automne
Pacanier
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
meadow saffron
Pecan
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Orzesznik jadalny
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Juglandales
Family
Liliaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Pecan
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Pecan season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Pecan Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Pecan are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Pecan
Care of Meadow Saffron and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.