Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
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
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Whiteflies
Birds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Digestive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
QUERCUS laurifolia
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Quercus
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Quercus
In French
Colchique d'automne
Quercus
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Quercus
In Greek
meadow saffron
Quercus
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Quercus
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Quercus
In Latin
autumnale
Quercus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Water Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Water Oak? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Water Oak. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Water Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Water Oak 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 Water Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Water Oak
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Water Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Water Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Water Oak season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Water Oak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Water Oak Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Water Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Water Oak are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
- Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of Meadow Saffron and Water Oak
Care of Meadow Saffron and Water Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Water Oak 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 Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.