About Aguirre and Meadow Saffron
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Canyons, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
11-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Long Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Whiteflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Not Available
None
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Root
Other Uses
Not Available, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ERICAMERIA laricifolia
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Turpentine bush
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
एगुएर
meadow saffron
In German
Aguirre
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Aguirre
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Aguirre
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Αγκίρε
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Aguirre
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Aguirre
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Aguirre
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Ericameria
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Aguirre and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Aguirre and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Aguirre and Meadow Saffron. Aguirre doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Aguirre does not have fragrant flowers. Aguirre has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems and Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems. 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 Aguirre and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aguirre and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Aguirre and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Aguirre and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aguirre season is Fall and Winter and Meadow Saffron season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aguirre is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Aguirre is Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Aguirre and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Aguirre and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Aguirre height is 91.40 cm and width 91.40 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Aguirre and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Aguirre flower color: Yellow
Aguirre leaf color: Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Aguirre and Meadow Saffron
Care of Aguirre and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aguirre pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Aguirre 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.