Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Bronze, Brown
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
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Water daily during growing season
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 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
Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Whiteflies
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Ragged Robin
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Ragged Robin
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
In French
Colchique d'automne
Ragged Robin
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
petirrojo desigual
In Greek
meadow saffron
ragged Robin
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Ragged Robin
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Ragged Robin
In Latin
autumnale
Robin ragged
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Ragged Robin
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Ragged Robin? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Ragged Robin. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Ragged Robin doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Ragged Robin 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 Ragged Robin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Ragged Robin
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Ragged Robin is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Ragged Robin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Ragged Robin season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Ragged Robin Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Ragged Robin are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Ragged Robin
Care of Meadow Saffron and Ragged Robin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.