Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
no pruning required
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Whiteflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
COLCHICUM
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Colchicum
In Hindi
meadow saffron
colchicum
In German
Herbstzeitlose
colchicum
In French
Colchique d'automne
colchique
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Colchicum
In Greek
meadow saffron
Colchicum
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Colchicum
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Colchicum
In Latin
autumnale
Colchicum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Wurmbaeiodeae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Colchicum
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Colchicum is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Colchicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Colchicum season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Colchicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Colchicum Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Colchicum physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Colchicum are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Colchicum leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Colchicum
Care of Meadow Saffron and Colchicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Colchicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.