Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
-
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Quercus stellata
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Whiteflies
Birds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
-
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
QUERCUS stellata
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Post Oak
In Hindi
meadow saffron
पोस्ट ओक
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Post oak
In French
Colchique d'automne
Post oak
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Post oak
In Greek
meadow saffron
Post Oak
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Post Oak
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
post Oak
In Latin
autumnale
Post quercu
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Post Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Post Oak? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Post Oak. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Post Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Post Oak 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 Post Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Post Oak
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Post Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Post Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Post Oak season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Post Oak Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Post Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Post Oak are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
- Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Post Oak
Care of Meadow Saffron and Post Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Post Oak pruning is done 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 Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.