Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Pink, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
no pruning required
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Whiteflies
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Protects from sun damage, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
PINUS strobus
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Pinus strobus
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Weymouth-Kiefer
In French
Colchique d'automne
Pinus strobus
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Pinus strobus
In Greek
meadow saffron
Pinus strobus
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Pinus strobus
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Sosna wejmutka
In Latin
autumnale
Pinus strobus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Pineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Pinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and White Pine
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and White Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and White Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and White Pine season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for White Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and White Pine Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and White Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and White Pine are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
- White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and White Pine
Care of Meadow Saffron and White Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.