Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Sedge or Rush
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Grass
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
occasional watering once established
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
Poorly Drained
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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Whiteflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Itchiness
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
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Colchique d'automne
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
meadow saffron
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
autumnale
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Softstem Bulrush
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Softstem Bulrush? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Softstem Bulrush. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Softstem Bulrush doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Meadow Saffron and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Meadow Saffron and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.