Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
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Mexico, Central America
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
Hardwood forests, Lowland, Upland, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Whiteflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Asthma, Pollen, Rhinitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root
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Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Repellent, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
FRAXINUS americana
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
White Ash
In Hindi
meadow saffron
FRAXINUS americana
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Fraxinus americana
In French
Colchique d'automne
Fraxinus americana
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Fraxinus americana
In Greek
meadow saffron
Fraxinus americana
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Fraxinus americana
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
jesion amerykański
In Latin
autumnale
Fraxinus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Meadow Saffron and White Ash
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and White Ash? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and White Ash. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and White Ash doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and White Ash 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 White Ash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and White Ash
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and White Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and White Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and White Ash season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for White Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for White Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and White Ash Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and White Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas White Ash height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and White Ash are as follows:
Care of Meadow Saffron and White Ash
Care of Meadow Saffron and White Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and White Ash 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 White Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.