Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue Violet
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Aphids, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids
Whiteflies
Allergy
Not Available
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, 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
Not Available
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BROWALLIA speciosa
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Amethyst Flower
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
नीलम फूल
meadow saffron
In German
Amethyst Blume
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Améthyste Fleur
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
amatista flor
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Αμέθυστος λουλούδι
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
flor Amethyst
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Amethyst Flower
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Amethyst Flower
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Browallia
Colchicum
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 Amethyst Flower and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Amethyst Flower and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Amethyst Flower and Meadow Saffron. Amethyst Flower doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Amethyst Flower does not have fragrant flowers. Amethyst Flower has allergic reactions like Not Available and Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Amethyst Flower and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Amethyst Flower and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Amethyst Flower and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Amethyst Flower and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amethyst Flower season is Summer and Fall and Meadow Saffron season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amethyst Flower is Loam and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Amethyst Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Amethyst Flower and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Amethyst Flower and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Amethyst Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Amethyst Flower and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Amethyst Flower flower color: White and Blue Violet
Amethyst Flower leaf color: Light Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Amethyst Flower and Meadow Saffron
Care of Amethyst Flower and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amethyst Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Amethyst Flower 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.