Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Chocolate
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
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Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
meadow saffron
QUICKSTICK
In German
Herbstzeitlose
QUICKSTICK
In French
Colchique d'automne
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
meadow saffron
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
QuickStick
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
autumnale
Quickstick
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Quickstick
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Quickstick? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Quickstick. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Quickstick doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Quickstick 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 Quickstick and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Quickstick
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Quickstick season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Quickstick Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Quickstick are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Quickstick
Care of Meadow Saffron and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.