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About Meadow Saffron and Copperleaf


About Copperleaf and Meadow Saffron


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Annual  

Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber  
Shrub  

Origin
-  
Melanesia  

Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii  
-  

Number of Varieties
5  
99+
12  

Habitat
Temperate Regions  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999  
10-15  

AHS Heat Zone
-  
12-1  

Sunset Zone
21,22  
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Clump-Forming  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
12.70 cm  
99+
240.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
20.30 cm  
99+
180.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Purple, Violet  
Red, Green, Copper  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  

Fruit Color
-  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  

Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long Linear  
Reniform  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Fall  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall  
Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought, Variety of soil types  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings  
Stem Cutting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist  
Average Water Needs  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Loam  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Pruning
-  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
slow-release fertilizers  

Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free  
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought, Variety of soil types  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Coarse  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  

Attracts
Whiteflies  
Birds  

Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals  
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Skin Problems  

Edible Uses
-  
No  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic  
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems  

Part of Plant Used
Root  
Leaves, Twigs  

Other Uses
Showy Purposes  
Basketary, 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  
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'  
ACALYPHA wilkesiana  

Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron  
Copperleaf  

In Hindi
meadow saffron  
Copperleaf  

In German
Herbstzeitlose  
Copperleaf  

In French
Colchique d'automne  
Copperleaf  

In Spanish
Estado de conservación  
copperleaf  

In Greek
meadow saffron  
Copperleaf  

In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale  
Copperleaf  

In Polish
Colchicum autumnale  
CopperLeaf  

In Latin
autumnale  
Copperleaf  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Liliales  
Euphorbiales  

Family
Liliaceae  
Euphorbiaceae  

Genus
Colchicum  
Acalypha  

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
Acalypheae  

Subfamily
-  
Acalyphoideae  

Number of Species
90  
462  
99+

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Properties of Meadow Saffron and Copperleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Copperleaf? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Copperleaf. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Copperleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Copperleaf

Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Copperleaf season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.

Meadow Saffron and Copperleaf Physical Information

Meadow Saffron and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Copperleaf are as follows:

Care of Meadow Saffron and Copperleaf

Care of Meadow Saffron and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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