About Meadow Saffron and Silver Wattle
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Habitat
Temperate Regions
open forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
no pruning required
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Not Available
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
Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Acacia retinodes
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Silver Wattle
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Silver Wattle
In French
Colchique d'automne
Mimosa d'été
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
acacia amarilla
In Greek
meadow saffron
ασήμι μιμόζα
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Acacia retinodes
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Silver Wattle
In Latin
autumnale
Silver Wattle
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Silver Wattle
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Silver Wattle? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Silver Wattle. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Silver Wattle doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Silver Wattle 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 Silver Wattle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Silver Wattle
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Silver Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Silver Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Silver Wattle season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Silver Wattle Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Silver Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Silver Wattle are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
- Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Silver Wattle
Care of Meadow Saffron and Silver Wattle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.