Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Hybrid origin
America
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Moist, Well drained
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, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
no pruning required
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Whiteflies
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Zucchini, courgette
In Hindi
meadow saffron
तोरी
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Zucchini
In French
Colchique d'automne
Courgette
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
calabacín
In Greek
meadow saffron
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
abobrinha
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Kabaczek
In Latin
autumnale
zucchini
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available, Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Zucchini
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Zucchini? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Zucchini. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Zucchini doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Zucchini 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 Zucchini and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Zucchini
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Zucchini season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Zucchini Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Zucchini are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Zucchini
Care of Meadow Saffron and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.