Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fern
Origin
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South America, Southern Africa, India, Australia, New Zealand
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
Bog Garden, Boggy areas, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Odd Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Prune for size control
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Whiteflies
Aphids, Deers, Scale Insects
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
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Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
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Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
RUMOHRA adiantiformis
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
leatherleaf fern
leathery shieldfern
iron fern
7-weeks-fern
climbing shield fern
In Hindi
meadow saffron
leatherleaf
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Leatherleaf
In French
Colchique d'automne
Leatherleaf
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
leatherleaf
In Greek
meadow saffron
Leatherleaf
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
leatherleaf
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Leatherleaf
In Latin
autumnale
Leatherleaf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Liliales
Polypodiales
Family
Liliaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Meadow Saffron and Leatherleaf
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Leatherleaf? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Leatherleaf. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Leatherleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Leatherleaf 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 Leatherleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Leatherleaf
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Leatherleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Leatherleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Leatherleaf season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Leatherleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Leatherleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Leatherleaf Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Leatherleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Leatherleaf height is 45.70 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Leatherleaf are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Leatherleaf flower color:
- Leatherleaf leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Leatherleaf
Care of Meadow Saffron and Leatherleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Leatherleaf pruning is done Prune for size control. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Leatherleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.