Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Caribbean
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Not Available
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
Elliptic and Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spider mites
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Whiteflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
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
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
meadow saffron
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Hedysarum
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Liliales
Family
Solanaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Meadow Saffron. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips. 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 Brunfelsia americana and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Brunfelsia americana and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Meadow Saffron
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Brunfelsia americana 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.