Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Neomarica gracilis
Habitat
Temperate Regions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-14
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Cut out old flower stalks, Cut out old leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Rodent, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
-
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
-
Part of Plant Used
Root
-
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Tropical
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
NEOMARICA caerulea
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Giant Apostle's Iris, Walking Iris
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Walking Iris
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Gehen Iris
In French
Colchique d'automne
Iris Marcher
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
caminar Iris
In Greek
meadow saffron
περπάτημα Iris
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Andar Iris
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Walking Iris
In Latin
autumnale
O Thaumantias
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Neomarica
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Walking Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Walking Iris? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Walking Iris. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Walking Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Walking Iris 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 Walking Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Walking Iris
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Walking Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Walking Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Walking Iris season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Walking Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Walking Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Walking Iris Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Walking Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Walking Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Walking Iris are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Walking Iris flower color: White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Walking Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Walking Iris
Care of Meadow Saffron and Walking Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Walking Iris pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Cut out old leaves. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Walking Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.