Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Blue, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long slender
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Water during dry weather
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
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
no pruning required
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Whiteflies
pollinators
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
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
DIANELLA sandwicensis
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Ukiuki, uki
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Ukiuki
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Ukiuki
In French
Colchique d'automne
Ukiuki
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Ukiuki
In Greek
meadow saffron
Ukiuki
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Ukiuki
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Ukiuki
In Latin
autumnale
Ukiuki
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hemerocallidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Ukiuki
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Ukiuki? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Ukiuki. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Ukiuki doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Ukiuki 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 Ukiuki and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Ukiuki
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Ukiuki is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Ukiuki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Ukiuki season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Ukiuki is Not Available while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Ukiuki is Not Available.
Meadow Saffron and Ukiuki Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Ukiuki physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Ukiuki height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Ukiuki are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Ukiuki
Care of Meadow Saffron and Ukiuki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ukiuki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.