Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
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South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Orange, Lavender, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
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Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
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Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Hanging Basket
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Ram's Horn
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Proboscidea louisianica
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Proboscidea louisianica
In French
Colchique d'automne
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
In Greek
meadow saffron
proboscidea louisianica
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
proboscidea louisianica
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Proboscidea louisianica
In Latin
autumnale
proboscidea louisianica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Scrophulariales
Family
Liliaceae
Pedaliaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Proboscidea
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Ram's Horn
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Ram's Horn? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Ram's Horn. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Ram's Horn doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Ram's Horn
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Ram's Horn is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Ram's Horn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Ram's Horn season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Ram's Horn Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Ram's Horn physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Ram's Horn are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
- Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Ram's Horn
Care of Meadow Saffron and Ram's Horn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.