Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
marshes, meadows, Slopes, Upland savannas
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
no pruning required
Fertilizers
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Verticillium Wilt
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Whiteflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Root
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as a general tonic
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LIATRIS spicata
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Gayfeather, dense blazing star, prairie gay feather
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
Gayfeather
meadow saffron
In German
Gayfeather
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Gayfeather
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Gayfeather
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Gayfeather
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Gayfeather
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Gayfeather
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Gayfeather
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gayfeather and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Gayfeather and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Gayfeather and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gayfeather season is Summer and Fall and Meadow Saffron season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gayfeather is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Gayfeather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Gayfeather and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Gayfeather and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Gayfeather height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Gayfeather and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Gayfeather flower color: White, Purple and Pink
Gayfeather leaf color: Light Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Gayfeather and Meadow Saffron
Care of Gayfeather and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gayfeather pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Gayfeather 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.