Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
no pruning required
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Whiteflies
Allergy
Pollen
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Jam
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Sea Grape
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
meadow saffron
In German
Sea Grape
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Sea Grape
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Sea Grape
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Sea Grape
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Uva mare
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Polygonaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Coccoloba
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Coccolobeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sea Grape and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Sea Grape and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Sea Grape and Meadow Saffron. Sea Grape doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Sea Grape does not have fragrant flowers. Sea Grape has allergic reactions like Pollen and Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Sea Grape and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Sea Grape and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Sea Grape and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Sea Grape and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Sea Grape and Meadow Saffron
Care of Sea Grape and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Sea Grape 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.
