Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Indigo, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
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, Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Foliage diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Whiteflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SASSAFRAS albidum
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Sassafras
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
Sassafras
meadow saffron
In German
Sassafras
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Sassafras
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Sasafrás
Estado de conservación
In Greek
σασάφρα
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
sassafrás
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Sassafras
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Sassafras
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Sassafras
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cinnamomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lauroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sassafras and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Sassafras and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Sassafras and Meadow Saffron. Sassafras doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Sassafras does not have fragrant flowers. Sassafras has allergic reactions like Dermatitis and Diaphoresis and Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Dermatitis and Diaphoresis. 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 Sassafras and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sassafras and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Sassafras and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Sassafras and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Sassafras and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Sassafras and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Sassafras and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Sassafras leaf color: Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Sassafras and Meadow Saffron
Care of Sassafras and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sassafras pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Sassafras 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.