Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
11-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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, 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
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Whiteflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
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
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Root
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
meadow saffron
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Herbstzeitlose
In French
américaine Aloe
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
American Aloe
autumnale
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Agavaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of American Aloe and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of American Aloe and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About American Aloe and Meadow Saffron. American Aloe has thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also American Aloe does not have fragrant flowers. American Aloe has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 American Aloe and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of American Aloe and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of American Aloe and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
American Aloe and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
American Aloe and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of American Aloe and Meadow Saffron
Care of American Aloe and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer American Aloe 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.