Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
30.50 cm
10.00 cm
Flower Color
Light Blue, Lavender
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
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
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Arthritis, Gout
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
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Botanical Name
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Blue Boy'
Crocus Longiflorus
Common Name
Blue Boy Rosemary, Dwarf Rosemary, Rosemary
Crocus
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Crocus
In German
Hortensie
Krokus
In French
Hortensia
Crocus
In Spanish
Hortensia
Azafrán
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Açafrão
In Polish
Hortensja
Krokus
Family
Lamiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Dwarf Rosemary and Crocus
Season and care of Dwarf Rosemary and Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Rosemary and Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Rosemary is Loam, Sand and for Crocus is Loamy while the PH of soil for Dwarf Rosemary is Neutral, Alkaline and for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Dwarf Rosemary and Crocus Physical Information
Dwarf Rosemary and Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Rosemary height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Crocus height is 10.00 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Rosemary and Crocus are as follows:
Dwarf Rosemary flower color: Light Blue and Lavender
Dwarf Rosemary leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
- Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Rosemary and Crocus
Care of Dwarf Rosemary and Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Rosemary pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Dwarf Rosemary needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.