Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
-
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
meadow saffron
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Colchique d'automne
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
La milenrama
In Greek
meadow saffron
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
milefólio
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
krwawnika
In Latin
autumnale
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Yarrow
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Yarrow? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Yarrow. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Yarrow doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Yarrow 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 Yarrow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Yarrow
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Yarrow season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Yarrow Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Yarrow are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Yarrow
Care of Meadow Saffron and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.