Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
-
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
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Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
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Part of Plant Used
Root
Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
White Cedar
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Techny Arborvitae
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
Colchique d'automne
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
meadow saffron
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Techny Tuja
In Latin
autumnale
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Techny Arborvitae
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Techny Arborvitae? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Techny Arborvitae. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Techny Arborvitae doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Techny Arborvitae 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 Techny Arborvitae and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Techny Arborvitae season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Meadow Saffron and Techny Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.