Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Hybrid origin, Europe, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Asia, China
  
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
  
Parrot Tulips, Triumph Tulips, Darwin Hybrid Tulips
  
Habitat
Temperate Regions
  
Mountains, Temperate Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
10-1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
21,22
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
  
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green, Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
  
Several shades of Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Shade areas
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
  
From bulbs, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
  
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Not so frequently
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
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
  
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
9-9-6
  
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
  
Aphids, Gray mold, Nematodes, Red blotch, Snails
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Shade areas
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single, Double, Semi-Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Whiteflies
  
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rodents, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
  
contact allergic dermatitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
None
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
  
Skin Disorders, Skin irritation
  
Part of Plant Used
Root
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
  
TULIPA
  
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
  
Tulip
  
In Hindi
meadow saffron
  
ट्यूलिप
  
In German
Herbstzeitlose
  
Tulpe
  
In French
Colchique d'automne
  
Tulipe
  
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
  
tulipán
  
In Greek
meadow saffron
  
τουλίπα
  
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
  
Tulipa
  
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
  
Tulipan
  
In Latin
autumnale
  
Tulip
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Liliales
  
Liliales
  
Family
Liliaceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Colchicum
  
Tulipa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Lilioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Tulip
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Tulip is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Tulip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Tulip season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Tulip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Tulip is Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Tulip Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Tulip physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Tulip height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Tulip are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum and Bronze
- Tulip leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Tulip
Care of Meadow Saffron and Tulip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Tulip pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, 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 Tulip needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Average Water.