Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Not so frequently
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
no pruning required
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Whiteflies
Allergy
Not Available
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
meadow saffron
In German
Rosmarinheide
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Andromeda polifolia
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Andromeda
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bog Rosemary and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Bog Rosemary and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Bog Rosemary and Meadow Saffron. Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Bog Rosemary does not have fragrant flowers. Bog Rosemary 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 Bog Rosemary and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Bog Rosemary and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Bog Rosemary and Meadow Saffron
Care of Bog Rosemary and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.