Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Dry areas, moist forests, Wet lands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Olive, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, occasional watering once established
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Birds
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Whiteflies
Allergy
gas, Heartburn, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Unknown
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
chest congestion, Cough, Digestion problems, Inflammation, Sedative, Thyroid problems, Urinary problems
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used in herbal medicines
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SERENOA repens
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Saw Palmetto
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
Serenoa
meadow saffron
In German
Sägepalme
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Serenoa repens
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Serenoa repens
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Serenoa
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Serenoa repens
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Serenoa
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Serenoa
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Serenoa Hook. f.
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Trifolieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Saw Palmetto and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Saw Palmetto and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Saw Palmetto and Meadow Saffron. Saw Palmetto has thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Saw Palmetto does not have fragrant flowers. Saw Palmetto has allergic reactions like gas, Heartburn, Nausea, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like gas, Heartburn, Nausea, Stomach pain and Vomiting. 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 Saw Palmetto and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Saw Palmetto and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Saw Palmetto and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Saw Palmetto and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saw Palmetto season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Saw Palmetto is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Saw Palmetto is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Saw Palmetto and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Saw Palmetto and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Saw Palmetto height is 210.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Saw Palmetto and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Saw Palmetto flower color: White
Saw Palmetto leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Saw Palmetto and Meadow Saffron
Care of Saw Palmetto and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saw Palmetto pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Saw Palmetto 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.
