Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water
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, Partial shade
Pruning
no pruning required
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Lily Beetle
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Whiteflies
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
LILIUM
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Lily
In Hindi
meadow saffron
लिली
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Lilie
In French
Colchique d'automne
Lis
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Lirio
In Greek
meadow saffron
Κρίνος
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Lírio
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Lilia
In Latin
autumnale
lilium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lilieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Lily? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Lily. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Lily 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 Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Lily
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Lily season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Lily Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Lily are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
- Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Lily
Care of Meadow Saffron and Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.