Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
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
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
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
चक्र फूल
meadow saffron
In German
Sternanis
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Anis étoilé
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Star Anise
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Anyż
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Star Anise
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Illiciales
Liliales
Family
Illiciaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Illicieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Illicioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Star Anise and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Star Anise and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Star Anise and Meadow Saffron. Star Anise doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Star Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Star Anise has allergic reactions like Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms and Vomiting and Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms 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 Star Anise and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Star Anise and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Star Anise and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Star Anise and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Star Anise and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Star Anise and Meadow Saffron
Care of Star Anise and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Star Anise 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.