Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Mexican oregano,Mediterranean oregano
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Stony hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Antihydrotic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
LIPPIA graveolens
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Mexican Oregano
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Lippia graveolens
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Mexikanischer Oregano
In French
Colchique d'automne
Lippia graveolens
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Lippia graveolens
In Greek
meadow saffron
Lippia graveolens
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Lippia graveolens
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Lippia graveolens
In Latin
autumnale
Lippia graveolens
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Mexican Oregano
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Mexican Oregano? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Mexican Oregano. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Mexican Oregano doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Mexican Oregano 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 Mexican Oregano and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Mexican Oregano
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Mexican Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Mexican Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Mexican Oregano season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Mexican Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Mexican Oregano Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Mexican Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Mexican Oregano height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Mexican Oregano are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Mexican Oregano flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Mexican Oregano leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Mexican Oregano
Care of Meadow Saffron and Mexican Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Mexican Oregano 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 Mexican Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.