Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
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Types
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boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
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Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Whiteflies
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
Cancer, Diuretic
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root
Other Uses
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Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
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Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
Twinleaf
meadow saffron
In German
Twinleaf
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Twinleaf
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Twinleaf
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Twinleaf
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Twinleaf
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Twinleaf
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Twinleaf
autumnale
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Liliales
Family
Berberidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Jeffersonia
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Twinleaf and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Twinleaf and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Twinleaf and Meadow Saffron. Twinleaf doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Twinleaf does not have fragrant flowers. Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Twinleaf and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Twinleaf and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Twinleaf and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Twinleaf and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Twinleaf and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Twinleaf and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Twinleaf and Meadow Saffron
Care of Twinleaf and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Meadow Saffron pruning is done . In summer Twinleaf 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.