Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
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Types
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boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Orange, Lavender, Plum
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
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Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Ram's Horn
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
Proboscidea louisianica
meadow saffron
In German
Proboscidea louisianica
Herbstzeitlose
In French
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
Estado de conservación
In Greek
proboscidea louisianica
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
proboscidea louisianica
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Proboscidea louisianica
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
proboscidea louisianica
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Liliales
Family
Pedaliaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Proboscidea
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Ram's Horn and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Ram's Horn and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Ram's Horn and Meadow Saffron. Ram's Horn doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Ram's Horn does not have fragrant flowers. Ram's Horn has allergic reactions like and Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like . 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 Ram's Horn and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ram's Horn and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Ram's Horn and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Ram's Horn and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ram's Horn season is Summer and Fall and Meadow Saffron season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Ram's Horn and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Ram's Horn and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Ram's Horn and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Ram's Horn and Meadow Saffron
Care of Ram's Horn and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ram's Horn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done . In summer Ram's Horn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.