Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
New Zealand
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9*6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
no pruning required
Fertilizers
Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Spider mites
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Whiteflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Borders
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Raoulia glabra
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Raoulia
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
Raoulia
meadow saffron
In German
Raoulia
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Raoulia
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Raoulia
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Raoulia
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
raoulia
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Raoulia
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Raoulia
autumnale
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Gnaphalieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Raoulia and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Raoulia and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Raoulia and Meadow Saffron. Raoulia doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Raoulia does not have fragrant flowers. Raoulia has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Raoulia and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Raoulia and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Raoulia and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Raoulia and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raoulia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Raoulia is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Raoulia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Raoulia and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Raoulia and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Raoulia height is 2.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Raoulia and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Raoulia flower color: Yellow
Raoulia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Raoulia and Meadow Saffron
Care of Raoulia and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raoulia pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Raoulia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.