Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Alternanthera reineckii
Alternanthera sessilis
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera bettzickiana
Alternanthera caracasana
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Habitat
Grassland
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
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
Red blotch
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Whiteflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Alternanthera
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
Gudrisag, Garundi
meadow saffron
In German
Alternanthera
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Alternanthera
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Alternanthera
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Alternanthera
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Alternanthera
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Alternanthera
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Alternanthera
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Alternanthera
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Alternanthera and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Alternanthera and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Alternanthera and Meadow Saffron. Alternanthera doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Alternanthera does not have fragrant flowers. Alternanthera has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Alternanthera and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Alternanthera and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Alternanthera and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Alternanthera and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alternanthera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Alternanthera and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Alternanthera and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Alternanthera and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Alternanthera flower color: White
Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Alternanthera and Meadow Saffron
Care of Alternanthera and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Alternanthera 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.