Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Colville's Barrel Cactus, Long-spined Barrel Cactus, Barrel Cactus
Habitat
Temperate Regions
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
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
Needs good drainage, Needs very little water, Water carefully
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
no pruning required
No pruning needed
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Whiteflies
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Not Available
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
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
ECHINOCACTUS horizonthalonius
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Devilshead, Turk's head cactus, Blue barrel cactus, Eagle's claw, Horse maimer, Horse crippler, Visnaga meloncillo
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Blue barrel cactus
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Blau Faßkaktus
In French
Colchique d'automne
Bleu barrel cactus
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
biznaga Azul
In Greek
meadow saffron
Μπλε βαρέλι κάκτος
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
cacto de tambor azul
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Niebieski baryłkę kaktus
In Latin
autumnale
Blue Cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cacteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Blue Barrel
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Blue Barrel? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Blue Barrel. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Blue Barrel doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Blue Barrel 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 Blue Barrel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Blue Barrel
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Blue Barrel is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Blue Barrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Blue Barrel season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Blue Barrel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Barrel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Blue Barrel Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Blue Barrel physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Blue Barrel height is 40.00 cm and width 13.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Blue Barrel are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Blue Barrel flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Blue Barrel leaf color: Not Available
Care of Meadow Saffron and Blue Barrel
Care of Meadow Saffron and Blue Barrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Blue Barrel pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Barrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.