Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Europe
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Phalais arundinacia
Canay Grass
Phalaris aquitica
Phalaris minor
Phalaris Paradoxa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
no pruning required
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Aphids, Crickets, Mites, Snails
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
PHALARIS
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Phalaris
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Phalaris
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Phalaris
In French
Colchique d'automne
Phalaris
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Phalans
In Greek
meadow saffron
Phalans
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Phalans
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Phalans
In Latin
autumnale
Phalaris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Phalaridinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Phalaris
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Phalaris? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Phalaris. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Phalaris doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Phalaris 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 Phalaris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Phalaris
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Phalaris is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Phalaris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Phalaris season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Phalaris is Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Phalaris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Phalaris Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Phalaris physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Phalaris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Phalaris are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Phalaris flower color: Yellow
- Phalaris leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Phalaris
Care of Meadow Saffron and Phalaris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Phalaris pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Phalaris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.