Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Australia
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Humid climates, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 in winter, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilizer every month during spring
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Whiteflies
Birds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Antidepressant, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Nervine
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
CANANGA odorata
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Chanel No.5 Tree, Perfume Tree, Ylang-Ylang
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Ylang-Ylang
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Ylang-Ylang
In French
Colchique d'automne
Ylang-Ylang
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Ylang-Ylang
In Greek
meadow saffron
Ylang-Ylang
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Ylang-Ylang
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Jagodlin
In Latin
autumnale
Ylang-Ylang
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Liliales
Magnoliales
Family
Liliaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Ylang-Ylang
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Ylang-Ylang? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Ylang-Ylang. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Ylang-Ylang doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Ylang-Ylang 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 Ylang-Ylang and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Ylang-Ylang
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Ylang-Ylang is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Ylang-Ylang Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Ylang-Ylang season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Ylang-Ylang is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Ylang-Ylang is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Ylang-Ylang Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Ylang-Ylang physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Ylang-Ylang height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Ylang-Ylang are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Ylang-Ylang flower color: Light Yellow
- Ylang-Ylang leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Ylang-Ylang
Care of Meadow Saffron and Ylang-Ylang include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Ylang-Ylang pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune to control growth. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ylang-Ylang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.