Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
-
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Nolina microcarpa, Nolina texana
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
-
Edible Uses
-
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
-
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Animal Feed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
NOLINA microcarpa
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Sacahuista, Palmilla
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Bear Grass
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Bärn-Gras
In French
Colchique d'automne
ours Herbe
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Hierba de oso
In Greek
meadow saffron
αρκούδα Grass
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
bear Grass
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
miś Trawa
In Latin
autumnale
herbas ferunt
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Nolina Michx
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Bear Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Bear Grass? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Bear Grass. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Bear Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Bear Grass 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 Bear Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Bear Grass
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Bear Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Bear Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Bear Grass season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Bear Grass Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Bear Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Bear Grass are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Bear Grass flower color: White and Green
- Bear Grass leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Bear Grass
Care of Meadow Saffron and Bear Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Bear Grass 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 Bear Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.