Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
meadows, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, In Water
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not let dry out between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires a lot of watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Lots of watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
no pruning required
Prune in spring, Prune in summer
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves, Don't use high pH fertilizers, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Acne
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
LYTHRUM 'Happy'
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Loosetrife
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Loosetrife
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Loosetrife
In French
Colchique d'automne
salicaire
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
loosetrife
In Greek
meadow saffron
loosetrife
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
loosetrife
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
loosetrife
In Latin
autumnale
loosetrife
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Lythraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Loosestrife
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Loosestrife? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Loosestrife. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Loosestrife doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Loosestrife 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 Loosestrife and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Loosestrife
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Loosestrife is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Loosestrife Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Loosestrife season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Loosestrife is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Loosestrife is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Loosestrife Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Loosestrife physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Loosestrife height is 30.50 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Loosestrife are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Loosestrife flower color: Pink and Rose
- Loosestrife leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Loosestrife
Care of Meadow Saffron and Loosestrife include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Loosestrife pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune in summer. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Loosestrife needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering.