Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Coastal sand dunes, moist forests, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval Spiny Leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
no pruning required
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Whiteflies
Birds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Cold, epilepsy, Itching, Malaria, Pneumonia
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Used as a dyestuff, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
ILEX 'Dragon Lady'
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Dragon Lady Holly
In Hindi
meadow saffron
dragon lady holly
In German
Herbstzeitlose
dragon lady holly
In French
Colchique d'automne
dragon lady holly
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
dragon lady holly
In Greek
meadow saffron
dragon lady holly
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
dragon lady holly
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
dragon lady holly
In Latin
autumnale
dragon lady holly
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Celastrales
Family
Liliaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Dragon Lady Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Dragon Lady Holly? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Dragon Lady Holly. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Dragon Lady Holly doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Dragon Lady Holly 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 Dragon Lady Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Dragon Lady Holly
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Dragon Lady Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Dragon Lady Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Dragon Lady Holly season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Dragon Lady Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Dragon Lady Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Dragon Lady Holly Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Dragon Lady Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Dragon Lady Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Dragon Lady Holly are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Dragon Lady Holly flower color: White
- Dragon Lady Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Dragon Lady Holly
Care of Meadow Saffron and Dragon Lady Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Dragon Lady Holly 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 Dragon Lady Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.