Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, 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
Red blotch
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Whiteflies
Allergy
Unknown
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
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
Not Available
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Root
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CORNUS amomum
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
red willow
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
silky dogwood
meadow saffron
In German
silky dogwood
Herbstzeitlose
In French
silky dogwood
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
silky dogwood
Estado de conservación
In Greek
silky dogwood
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
silky dogwood
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
silky dogwood
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
silky dogwood
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Silky Dogwood and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Silky Dogwood and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Silky Dogwood and Meadow Saffron. Silky Dogwood doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Silky Dogwood does not have fragrant flowers. Silky Dogwood has allergic reactions like Unknown and Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Silky Dogwood and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silky Dogwood and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Silky Dogwood and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Silky Dogwood and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silky Dogwood season is Summer and Fall and Meadow Saffron season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silky Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Silky Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Silky Dogwood and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Silky Dogwood and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Silky Dogwood height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Silky Dogwood and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Silky Dogwood flower color: Ivory
Silky Dogwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Silky Dogwood and Meadow Saffron
Care of Silky Dogwood and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silky Dogwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Silky Dogwood 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.
