Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Low annual rainfall regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-5
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
no pruning required
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
Black spots, Brown Spots, Rots, Snout weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Edible Uses
None
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Burns, Cuts, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
AGAVE gypsophila
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
American aloe, Century Plant, Maguey
In Hindi
meadow saffron
सदी संयंत्र
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Jahrhundert-Anlage
In French
Colchique d'automne
Century Plant
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Planta de siglo
In Greek
meadow saffron
αιώνα φυτών
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Century Plant
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Century Plant
In Latin
autumnale
Century Plant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Agavoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Century Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Century Plant? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Century Plant. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Century Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Century Plant 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 Century Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Century Plant
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Century Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Century Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Century Plant season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Century Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Century Plant is Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Century Plant Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Century Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Century Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Century Plant are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Century Plant flower color: Yellow
- Century Plant leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Century Plant
Care of Meadow Saffron and Century Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Century Plant 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 Century Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.