Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
-
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Blue Violet, Purple
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
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
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
-
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Greek Juniper
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Aaraar
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Wacholder
In French
Colchique d'automne
Genévrier
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Juniperus
In Greek
meadow saffron
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Jałowiec
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Juniperus
In Latin
autumnale
Juniperus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
-
Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Juniper
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Juniper season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Juniper Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Juniper are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Juniper
Care of Meadow Saffron and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.