Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin, Australia, New Zealand
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Dry areas, Islands, Semi arid regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Club - shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
no pruning required
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
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Whiteflies
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
BRACHYSCOME iberidifolia
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Brachycome iberidifolia, Swan River Daisy
In Hindi
meadow saffron
swan river daisy
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Swan River Gänseblümchen
In French
Colchique d'automne
Swan River daisy
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Río Swan margarita
In Greek
meadow saffron
Swan River μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
daisy Swan River
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Swan River stokrotka
In Latin
autumnale
Swan flumen primula
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Colchicum
Brachyscome
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Swan River Daisy
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Swan River Daisy? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Swan River Daisy. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Swan River Daisy doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Swan River Daisy 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 Swan River Daisy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Swan River Daisy
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Swan River Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Swan River Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Swan River Daisy season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Swan River Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Swan River Daisy is Acidic.
Meadow Saffron and Swan River Daisy Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Swan River Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Swan River Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Swan River Daisy are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Swan River Daisy flower color: White
- Swan River Daisy leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Swan River Daisy
Care of Meadow Saffron and Swan River Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Swan River Daisy 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 Swan River Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.