Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
grain
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Birds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
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Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Farmland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Asthma, Bone disorders, Cellular Health, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fibre
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Animal Feed, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Edible
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
X TRITICOSECALE
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Triticale
In Hindi
meadow saffron
triticale
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Triticale
In French
Colchique d'automne
triticale
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
triticale
In Greek
meadow saffron
τριτικάλε
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
triticale
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
pszenżyto
In Latin
autumnale
Triticum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Agaricales
Genus
Colchicum
Triticosecale
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Triticale
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Triticale? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Triticale. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Triticale doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Triticale 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 Triticale and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Triticale
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Triticale is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Triticale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Triticale season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Triticale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Triticale is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Triticale Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Triticale physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Triticale height is 91.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Triticale are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Triticale flower color: Yellow
- Triticale leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Triticale
Care of Meadow Saffron and Triticale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Triticale 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 Triticale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.