Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-5
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
no pruning required
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
ERICA carnea
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Winter heath
In Hindi
meadow saffron
अल्पाइन हीथ
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Alpine Heath
In French
Colchique d'automne
Alpine Heath
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Alpine Heath
In Greek
meadow saffron
Alpine Heath
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Alpine Heath
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Alpine Heath
In Latin
autumnale
Alpini Heath
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Ericeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ericoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Alpine Heath
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Alpine Heath? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Alpine Heath. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Alpine Heath doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Alpine Heath 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 Alpine Heath and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Alpine Heath
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Alpine Heath is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Alpine Heath Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Alpine Heath season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Alpine Heath Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Alpine Heath physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Alpine Heath are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Alpine Heath
Care of Meadow Saffron and Alpine Heath include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
