Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Habitat
Temperate Regions
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
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
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
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
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Cough, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
For making oil
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, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Squash
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Squash
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Squash
In French
Colchique d'automne
Squash
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
calabacín
In Greek
meadow saffron
σκουός
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
abóbora
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
kabaczek
In Latin
autumnale
cucurbita
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Cucurbitales
Family
Liliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Squash
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Squash? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Squash. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Squash doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Squash 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 Squash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Squash
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Squash season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Squash is Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Squash Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Squash are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Squash
Care of Meadow Saffron and Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Squash 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 Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.