Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Narrowly elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
no pruning required
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Whiteflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Cures poisoning from fish
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bulbs
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
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
BLETIA purpurea
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Candelaria, Pinepink, Purple Bletia Orchid, Sharp-petaled Bletia Orchid
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Candelaria
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Candelaria
In French
Colchique d'automne
Candelaria
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Candelaria
In Greek
meadow saffron
Candelaria
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Candelaria
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Candelaria
In Latin
autumnale
Candelaria
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Orchidales
Family
Liliaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Arethuseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Candelaria
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Candelaria? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Candelaria. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Candelaria doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Candelaria 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 Candelaria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Candelaria
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Candelaria is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Candelaria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Candelaria season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Candelaria is Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Candelaria is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Candelaria Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Candelaria physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Candelaria height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Candelaria are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Candelaria flower color: Not Available
- Candelaria leaf color: Not Available
Care of Meadow Saffron and Candelaria
Care of Meadow Saffron and Candelaria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Candelaria 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 Candelaria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.