Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Tan, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
no pruning required
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Blackspot mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Beetles, Birds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Miscarriage, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
ULMUS rubra
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Slippery Elm
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Slippery Elm
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Rotulme
In French
Colchique d'automne
Slippery Elm
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
olmo resbaladizo
In Greek
meadow saffron
Slippery Elm
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Slippery Elm
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Slippery Elm
In Latin
autumnale
Lubricus Elm
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Ulmaceae
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 Slippery Elm
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Slippery Elm? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Slippery Elm. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Slippery Elm doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Slippery Elm
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Slippery Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Slippery Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Slippery Elm season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Slippery Elm Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Slippery Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Slippery Elm are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
- Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Slippery Elm
Care of Meadow Saffron and Slippery Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.