Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
-
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
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
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
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, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Whiteflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Pollen
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
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Root
Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Red Buckeye
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Red Buckeye
In French
Colchique d'automne
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
meadow saffron
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Red Buckeye
In Latin
autumnale
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Red Buckeye. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Red Buckeye
Care of Meadow Saffron and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.