Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
1-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 5
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 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
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
no pruning required
No need to prune, No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Prodenia, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
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
Borders
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Tropical
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
meadow saffron
tandalja bhaji
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Tampala
In French
Colchique d'automne
Tampala
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Tampala
In Greek
meadow saffron
Tampala
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Tampala
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Tampala
In Latin
autumnale
Tampala
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Amaranthus L
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaranthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Tampala
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Tampala? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Tampala. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Tampala doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Tampala 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 Tampala and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Tampala
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Tampala season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Tampala Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Tampala are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Tampala flower color: Green
- Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Meadow Saffron and Tampala
Care of Meadow Saffron and Tampala include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Tampala pruning is done No need to prune, No pruning needed, 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 Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.