Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Red blotch
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
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
No Medicinal Use
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
meadow saffron
In German
Zwergiris
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Dwarf Iris
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Estado de conservación
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Meadow Saffron. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Meadow Saffron
Care of Dwarf Iris and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Dwarf Iris 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.