Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Asia, India
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
Not Available
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
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
no pruning required
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Whiteflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA lactea
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
Elkhorn
meadow saffron
In German
Elkhorn
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Elkhorn
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
cuerno de alce
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Elkhorn
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Elkhorn
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Elkhorn
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Elkhorn
autumnale
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Liliales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Elkhorn and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Elkhorn and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Elkhorn and Meadow Saffron. Elkhorn has thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Elkhorn does not have fragrant flowers. Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Elkhorn and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Elkhorn and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Elkhorn and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elkhorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Elkhorn and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Elkhorn and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Elkhorn and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Elkhorn and Meadow Saffron
Care of Elkhorn and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.