About Ranunculus and Meadow Saffron
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
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boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Habitat
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
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Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Attracts
Butterflies
Whiteflies
Allergy
Pollen
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
Ranunculus
meadow saffron
In German
Ranunkel
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Ranunculus
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
ranúnculo
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Ranunculus
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Ranogkylos
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Ranogkylos
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Liliales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Ranunculus
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
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Properties of Ranunculus and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Ranunculus and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Ranunculus and Meadow Saffron. Ranunculus doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Ranunculus does not have fragrant flowers. Ranunculus has allergic reactions like Pollen and Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Ranunculus and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ranunculus and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Ranunculus and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Ranunculus and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Ranunculus and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Ranunculus and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Ranunculus leaf color:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Ranunculus and Meadow Saffron
Care of Ranunculus and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done . In summer Ranunculus 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.