Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Cactus or Succulent, Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water frequently
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
Pruning
no pruning required
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Brown Spots, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
YUCCA brevifolia
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
yucca palm
tree yucca
palm tree yucca
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Joshua Tree
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Joshua Tree
In French
Colchique d'automne
Joshua Tree
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Árbol de Joshua
In Greek
meadow saffron
Joshua Tree
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Joshua Tree
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Joshua Tree
In Latin
autumnale
Joshua ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Joshua Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Joshua Tree? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Joshua Tree. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Joshua Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Joshua Tree
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Joshua Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Joshua Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Joshua Tree season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Joshua Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Joshua Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Joshua Tree Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Joshua Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Joshua Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Joshua Tree are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Joshua Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Joshua Tree leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Joshua Tree
Care of Meadow Saffron and Joshua Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
