Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
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Habitat
Scrubs, Woods
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Winter
Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
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Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
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allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout
Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
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Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Crocus Longiflorus
PHLOX maculata
Common Name
Crocus
Meadow Phlox
In Hindi
Crocus
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Krokus
Wiese Phlox
In French
Crocus
Meadow Phlox
In Spanish
Azafrán
prado Phlox
In Greek
κρόκος
Meadow Phlox
In Portuguese
Açafrão
Meadow Phlox
In Polish
Krokus
łąka Phlox
In Latin
Erocum
Phlox meadow
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Iridaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Crocus and Meadow Phlox
Season and care of Crocus and Meadow Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Crocus and Meadow Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crocus season is Spring and Winter and Meadow Phlox season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Crocus is Loamy and for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crocus and Meadow Phlox Physical Information
Crocus and Meadow Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Crocus height is 10.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Crocus and Meadow Phlox are as follows:
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
Crocus leaf color: Green
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Crocus and Meadow Phlox
Care of Crocus and Meadow Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crocus pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Meadow Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.