Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Skyflower
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Small elliptic
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
no pruning required
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
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
Fruits
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, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
DURANTA
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Duranta
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Duranta
In French
Colchique d'automne
Duranta
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Duranta
In Greek
meadow saffron
Duranta
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Duranta
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Duranta
In Latin
autumnale
Duranta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Duranta
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Duranta is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Duranta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Duranta season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Duranta is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Duranta Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Duranta physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Duranta height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Duranta are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Duranta
Care of Meadow Saffron and Duranta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Duranta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.