Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Fertile bottom land, Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Peach, Light Green, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Bedding, Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Micropropagation, Offsets, Seedlings, Tissue culture
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs, Do not water from above
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
Aphids, Red blotch, Tulip Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Nasal irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Mass in beds, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Basketary, Used for fragrance, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
TULIPA 'Apricot Parrot'
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Apricot Parrot Tulip, Parrot Tulip
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Parrot Tulip
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Papageientulpe
In French
Colchique d'automne
Parrot Tulip
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Parrot Tulip
In Greek
meadow saffron
παπαγάλος τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Parrot Tulip
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
tulipany papuzie
In Latin
autumnale
Parrot tulip
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Ascomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Triumph
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Not Available
NA
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Parrot Tulip
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Parrot Tulip? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Parrot Tulip. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Parrot Tulip doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Parrot Tulip 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 Parrot Tulip and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Parrot Tulip
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Parrot Tulip is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Parrot Tulip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Parrot Tulip season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Parrot Tulip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Parrot Tulip is Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Parrot Tulip Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Parrot Tulip physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Parrot Tulip height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Parrot Tulip are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Parrot Tulip flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink, Peach, Light Green and Dark Salmon
- Parrot Tulip leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Parrot Tulip
Care of Meadow Saffron and Parrot Tulip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Parrot Tulip 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 Parrot Tulip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.