Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
-
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
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, Summer
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Bees, Insects
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Crested Iris
In Hindi
meadow saffron
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Crested Iris
In French
Colchique d'automne
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Crested Iris
In Greek
meadow saffron
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Crested Iris
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
autumnale
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Crested Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Crested Iris? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Crested Iris. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Crested Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Crested 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 Crested Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Crested Iris
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Crested Iris season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Crested Iris Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Crested Iris are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Crested Iris
Care of Meadow Saffron and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Crested 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 Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.