Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain tops, Woodlands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9*2
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
no pruning required
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Whiteflies
Allergy
Not Available
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
Astilbe
meadow saffron
In German
Prachtspieren
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Astilbe
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Astilbe
Estado de conservación
In Greek
astilbe
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
astilbe
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
astilbe
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Artemisia
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Saxifragaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Astilbe and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Astilbe and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Astilbe and Meadow Saffron. Astilbe doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Astilbe does not have fragrant flowers. Astilbe has allergic reactions like Not Available and Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Astilbe and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Astilbe and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Astilbe and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Astilbe and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Astilbe and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Astilbe and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Astilbe flower color: White
Astilbe leaf color: Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Astilbe and Meadow Saffron
Care of Astilbe and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.