Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
Papyrus
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Brown
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly 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?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
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
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Whiteflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
-
Root
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
meadow saffron
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Herbstzeitlose
In French
papyrus nain
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
papiro enano
Estado de conservación
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
P. papyrus
autumnale
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Papyrus and Meadow Saffron. Dwarf Papyrus doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Papyrus does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Papyrus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin rash and Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin rash. 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 Papyrus and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Papyrus and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Meadow Saffron
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Meadow Saffron pruning is done . In summer Dwarf Papyrus 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.