About Ohio Buckeye and Meadow Saffron
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sienna
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep ground moist
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
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
no pruning required
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Whiteflies
Allergy
Not Available
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Culinary use
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AESCULUS glabra
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Ohio Buckeye
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
ओहियो बकेये
meadow saffron
In German
Ohio buckeye
Herbstzeitlose
In French
marronnier de l'Ohio
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Ohio castaño de indias
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Οχάιο Buckeye
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Ohio Buckeye
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Ohio kasztan
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Ohio buckeye
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Ohio Buckeye and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Ohio Buckeye and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Ohio Buckeye and Meadow Saffron. Ohio Buckeye has thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Ohio Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Ohio Buckeye has allergic reactions like Not Available and Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Ohio Buckeye and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ohio Buckeye and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Ohio Buckeye and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Ohio Buckeye and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Ohio Buckeye and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Ohio Buckeye and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Ohio Buckeye and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Meadow Saffron
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ohio Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.