About Meadow Saffron and Aguirre
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Canyons, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11-5
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
no pruning required
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Edible Uses
None
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Root
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
ERICAMERIA laricifolia
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Turpentine bush
In Hindi
meadow saffron
एगुएर
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Aguirre
In French
Colchique d'automne
Aguirre
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Aguirre
In Greek
meadow saffron
Αγκίρε
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Aguirre
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Aguirre
In Latin
autumnale
Aguirre
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Colchicum
Ericameria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Barnadesioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Aguirre
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Aguirre? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Aguirre. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Aguirre doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Aguirre has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals. 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 Meadow Saffron and Aguirre and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Aguirre
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Aguirre is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Aguirre Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Aguirre season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Aguirre is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Aguirre is Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Aguirre Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Aguirre physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Aguirre height is 91.40 cm and width 91.40 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Aguirre are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Aguirre flower color: Yellow
- Aguirre leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Aguirre
Care of Meadow Saffron and Aguirre include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Aguirre pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aguirre needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.