Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Tree
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
  
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
  
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Temperate Regions
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,800.00 cm
  
24
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
  
Red, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Dark Green, Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
  
Dark Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Dark Brown, Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
  
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
  
Do Not over Water, 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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
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
  
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
  
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
  
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Whiteflies
  
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
  
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
  
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
  
Beautification
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
None
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
  
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
  
Part of Plant Used
Root
  
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
  
Tamarindus indica
  
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
  
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
  
In Hindi
meadow saffron
  
इमली का पेड़
  
In German
Herbstzeitlose
  
Tamarinde
  
In French
Colchique d'automne
  
tamarinier
  
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
  
tamarindo
  
In Greek
meadow saffron
  
δέντρο Tamarind
  
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
  
tamarindo
  
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
  
drzewo tamaryndowca
  
In Latin
autumnale
  
tamarind ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Liliales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Liliaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Colchicum
  
Tamarindus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Detarieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Caesalpinioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Tamarind tree season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Meadow Saffron and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Tamarind tree
Care of Meadow Saffron and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.