Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Asia, India
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Succulent
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
no pruning required
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Whiteflies
Insects
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
EUPHORBIA lactea
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Elkhorn
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Elkhorn
In French
Colchique d'automne
Elkhorn
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
cuerno de alce
In Greek
meadow saffron
Elkhorn
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Elkhorn
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Elkhorn
In Latin
autumnale
Elkhorn
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Malpighiales
Family
Liliaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Elkhorn
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Elkhorn? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Elkhorn. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Elkhorn doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Elkhorn
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Elkhorn is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Elkhorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Elkhorn season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Elkhorn Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Elkhorn physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Elkhorn are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Elkhorn
Care of Meadow Saffron and Elkhorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.