Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
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Types
Herpestis monniera
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Habitat
Wet lands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Requires very little pruning
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Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Whiteflies
Allergy
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
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along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Bacopa monnieri
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
ब्राह्मी
meadow saffron
In German
Kleine Fettblatt
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Bacopa monnieri
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Brahmi
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Brahmi
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
brahmi
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Brahmi
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Liliales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Brahmi and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Brahmi and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Brahmi and Meadow Saffron. Brahmi doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Brahmi does not have fragrant flowers. Brahmi has allergic reactions like Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue and Stomach pain and Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue and Stomach pain. 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 Brahmi and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brahmi and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Brahmi and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Brahmi and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brahmi is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Brahmi and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Brahmi and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Brahmi and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Brahmi and Meadow Saffron
Care of Brahmi and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning and Meadow Saffron pruning is done . In summer Brahmi 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.