Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark 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
Even Pinnate
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
no pruning required
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
STEVIA rebaudiana
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Stevia
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Stevia
In French
Colchique d'automne
Stevia
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Stevia
In Greek
meadow saffron
Stevia
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Stevia
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Stewia
In Latin
autumnale
Stevia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Eupatorieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Stevia
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Stevia? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Stevia. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Stevia doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Stevia 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 Stevia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Stevia
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Stevia is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Stevia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Stevia season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Stevia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Stevia Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Stevia are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Stevia flower color: White
- Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Stevia
Care of Meadow Saffron and Stevia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
