Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
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boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Whiteflies
Allergy
-
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Skyrocket Juniper
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
skyrocket juniper
meadow saffron
In German
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
Herbstzeitlose
In French
monter en flèche genévrier
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
dispararse enebro
Estado de conservación
In Greek
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
foguete zimbro
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
jałowiec Skyrocket
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
skyrocket iuniperorum
autumnale
Phylum
Pinophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Juniperus
Colchicum
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
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Season and Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Skyrocket Juniper and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Skyrocket Juniper and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Skyrocket Juniper and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Skyrocket Juniper and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Skyrocket Juniper and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Meadow Saffron
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Skyrocket Juniper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done . In summer Skyrocket Juniper 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.