Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
dry rocky watercourses
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, 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
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Part of Plant Used
Root
Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Iris germanica
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
German Iris
In Hindi
meadow saffron
German Iris
In German
Herbstzeitlose
German Iris
In French
Colchique d'automne
German Iris
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
German Iris
In Greek
meadow saffron
German Iris
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
German Iris
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
German Iris
In Latin
autumnale
German Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Meadow Saffron and German Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and German Iris? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and German Iris. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and German Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and German Iris 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 German Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and German Iris
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and German Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and German Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and German Iris season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and German Iris Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and German Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and German Iris are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
- German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and German Iris
Care of Meadow Saffron and German Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and German Iris 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 German Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.