Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Western United States, California
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
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
occasional watering once established
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
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
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
CERCIS occidentalis
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
California Redbud, Western Redbud
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Western Redbud
In German
Herbstzeitlose
West Redbud
In French
Colchique d'automne
Redbud Western
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Redbud Occidental
In Greek
meadow saffron
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Redbud ocidental
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Zachodnia Redbud
In Latin
autumnale
Western Cercis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cercideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Western Redbud
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Western Redbud? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Western Redbud. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Western Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Western Redbud 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 Western Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Western Redbud
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Western Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Western Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Western Redbud Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Western Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Western Redbud are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
- Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Care of Meadow Saffron and Western Redbud
Care of Meadow Saffron and Western Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Western Redbud 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 Western Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
