Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fern
Origin
Hybrid origin
United States, Southeastern United States
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9*4
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Not Available
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Whiteflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Edible Uses
None
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Not Available
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
DRYOPTERIS celsa
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Log Fern
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Hydrangea
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Hortensie
In French
Colchique d'automne
Hortensia
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Hortensia
In Greek
meadow saffron
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Hortênsia
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Hortensja
In Latin
autumnale
Hibiscus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Liliales
Not Available
Family
Liliaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Log Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Log Fern? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Log Fern. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Log Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Log Fern 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 Log Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Log Fern
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Log Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Log Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Log Fern season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Log Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Log Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Log Fern Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Log Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Log Fern height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Log Fern are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Log Fern flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Log Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Log Fern
Care of Meadow Saffron and Log Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Log Fern 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 Log Fern needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
