Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic and Ovate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
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
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Whiteflies
Birds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Texas Madrone
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Texas Madrone
In French
Colchique d'automne
Texas Madrone
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Arbutus xalapensis
In Greek
meadow saffron
Texas Madrone
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Texas Madrone
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Texas Madrone
In Latin
autumnale
Texas Madrone
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Texas Madrone
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Texas Madrone? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Texas Madrone. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Texas Madrone doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Texas Madrone 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 Texas Madrone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Texas Madrone
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Texas Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Texas Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Texas Madrone season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Texas Madrone Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Texas Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Texas Madrone are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
- Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Care of Meadow Saffron and Texas Madrone
Care of Meadow Saffron and Texas Madrone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.