Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Copper iris
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Copper Iris
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Copper Iris
In French
Colchique d'automne
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Cobre Iris
In Greek
meadow saffron
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Copper Iris
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Miedź Iris
In Latin
autumnale
Iris Copper
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Copper Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Copper Iris? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Copper Iris. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Copper Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Copper Iris
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Copper Iris season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Copper Iris Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Copper Iris are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Copper Iris
Care of Meadow Saffron and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.