Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Epiphyte
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Whiteflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
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Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
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Part of Plant Used
Root
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Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Bromeliad
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Bromeliad
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Bromeliad
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Bromeliad
In French
Colchique d'automne
Bromeliad
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Bromeliad
In Greek
meadow saffron
Bromeliad
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Bromeliad
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Bromeliad
In Latin
autumnale
Bromeliad
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Bromeliales
Family
Liliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Meadow Saffron and Bromeliad
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Bromeliad? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Bromeliad. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Bromeliad doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Bromeliad
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Bromeliad is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Bromeliad Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Bromeliad season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Bromeliad is Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Bromeliad Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Bromeliad physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Bromeliad are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
- Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Care of Meadow Saffron and Bromeliad
Care of Meadow Saffron and Bromeliad include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.