Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mediterranean
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
no pruning required
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Artichoke
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Artichoke
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Artischocke
In French
Colchique d'automne
Artichaut
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Alcachofa
In Greek
meadow saffron
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Alcachofra
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Karczoch
In Latin
autumnale
cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Artichoke. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Artichoke 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 Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Artichoke
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Artichoke season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Meadow Saffron and Artichoke Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Artichoke are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Meadow Saffron and Artichoke
Care of Meadow Saffron and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.