Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Argentine canola
annua – annual rape and summer rape
swede rape
pabularia – Hanover-salad
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-3
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Black, Green, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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
Water frequently while growing, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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
no pruning required
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Blackleg, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Grasshoppers, Lygus bugs, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails, Verticillium Wilt, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Flea beetles, Moths, Snails
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Asthma, Mild Allergen, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Diuretic, Emollient
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
BRASSICA napus var. napobrassica
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Rutabaga, Swede , Swedish Turnip
In Hindi
meadow saffron
शलजम
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Steckrübe
In French
Colchique d'automne
rutabaga
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
nabo sueco
In Greek
meadow saffron
μέγα γογγύλιον
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Rotavaga
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Rotavaga
In Latin
autumnale
Rotavaga
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Brassicales
Family
Liliaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Rutabaga
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Rutabaga is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Rutabaga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Rutabaga season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Rutabaga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Rutabaga is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Rutabaga Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Rutabaga physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Rutabaga height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Rutabaga are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Rutabaga flower color: Yellow and Light Yellow
- Rutabaga leaf color: Black, Green and Green, Dark Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Rutabaga
Care of Meadow Saffron and Rutabaga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Rutabaga 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 Rutabaga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.