Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Africa
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange
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
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
no pruning required
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Whiteflies
Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root
Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
DRACAENA fragrans
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Corn Plant, Dracaena
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Dracaena
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Dracaena
In French
Colchique d'automne
Dracaena
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Árbol de serpiente
In Greek
meadow saffron
Δράκαινα
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Dracaena
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Dracena
In Latin
autumnale
Dracaena
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Dracaena
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Dracaena? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Dracaena. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Dracaena doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Dracaena 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 Dracaena and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Dracaena
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Dracaena season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Dracaena is Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Dracaena Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Dracaena are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Dracaena flower color: White
- Dracaena leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Dracaena
Care of Meadow Saffron and Dracaena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Dracaena 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 Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
