Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
no pruning required
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Insects
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Asthma, Depression
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cleanser
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
OXALIS acetosella
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Wood Sorrel
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Sauerklee
In French
Colchique d'automne
bois Sorrel
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
alazán de madera
In Greek
meadow saffron
ξύλο Sorrel
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Sorrel de madeira
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Drewno szczaw
In Latin
autumnale
Rumex ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Oxalidales
Family
Liliaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Wood Sorrel
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Wood Sorrel? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Wood Sorrel. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Wood Sorrel doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Wood Sorrel 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 Wood Sorrel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Wood Sorrel
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Wood Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Wood Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Wood Sorrel season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Wood Sorrel is Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Wood Sorrel Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Wood Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Wood Sorrel are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
- Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Wood Sorrel
Care of Meadow Saffron and Wood Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.