Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, Micronesia
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Hannah Yams, Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Cold Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
no pruning required
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
Aphids, Beetles, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Aphids, Beetles, Mites, white worms
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Swelling, Vomiting
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
Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Root, Shoots
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
IPOMOEA batatas
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine
In Hindi
meadow saffron
शकरकंद
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Süßkartoffel
In French
Colchique d'automne
Patate douce
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Batata
In Greek
meadow saffron
Γλυκοπατάτα
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Batata doce
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Słodki ziemniak
In Latin
autumnale
Dulcis SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Sweet Potato
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Sweet Potato is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Sweet Potato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Sweet Potato season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Sweet Potato is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Potato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Sweet Potato Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Sweet Potato physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Sweet Potato height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Sweet Potato are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Sweet Potato flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Potato leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse and Bronze
Care of Meadow Saffron and Sweet Potato
Care of Meadow Saffron and Sweet Potato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Sweet Potato 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 Sweet Potato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
