Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Temperate Regions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over 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, 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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Devil's Backbone
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Devil's Backbone
In French
Colchique d'automne
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
meadow saffron
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
autumnale
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Malpighiales
Family
Liliaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Devils Backbone. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Meadow Saffron and Devils Backbone
Care of Meadow Saffron and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.