Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Fields, Open areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
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
Armored scales, Crown rot, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Whiteflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Diarrhea, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Diuretic, Stimulates new cell growth
Part of Plant Used
Root
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
MUSCARI
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Grape Hyacinth
In Hindi
meadow saffron
अंगूर जलकुंभी
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Traubenhyazinthen
In French
Colchique d'automne
Muscari
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Muscari
In Greek
meadow saffron
grape hyacinth
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Muscari
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Szafirek
In Latin
autumnale
Muscari
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Scilloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Grape Hyacinth
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Grape Hyacinth? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Grape Hyacinth. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Grape Hyacinth doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Grape Hyacinth 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 Grape Hyacinth and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Grape Hyacinth
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Grape Hyacinth is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Grape Hyacinth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Grape Hyacinth season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Grape Hyacinth is Not Available while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Grape Hyacinth is Not Available.
Meadow Saffron and Grape Hyacinth Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Grape Hyacinth physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Grape Hyacinth height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Grape Hyacinth are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Grape Hyacinth flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive and Blue Violet
- Grape Hyacinth leaf color: Not Available
Care of Meadow Saffron and Grape Hyacinth
Care of Meadow Saffron and Grape Hyacinth include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Grape Hyacinth 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 Grape Hyacinth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.