About Common Mallow and Meadow Saffron
Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
no pruning required
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
Butterflies
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
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Common Mallow
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
malva neglecta
meadow saffron
In German
malva neglecta
Herbstzeitlose
In French
malva neglecta
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Malva neglecta
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
neglecta malva
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Common Mallow and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Common Mallow and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Common Mallow and Meadow Saffron. Common Mallow doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Common Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Common Mallow and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is Not Available and Meadow Saffron season is Not Available. The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Common Mallow and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Common Mallow and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Common Mallow and Meadow Saffron
Care of Common Mallow and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Common Mallow 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.