Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Not Available
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
no pruning required
Fertilizers
Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Whiteflies
Allergy
Not Available
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
meadow saffron
In German
Kraut Robert
Herbstzeitlose
In French
herbe à Robert
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
Estado de conservación
In Greek
βότανο Robert
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
erva robert
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
herb robert
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Robertus herba
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Liliales
Family
Geraniaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Herb Robert and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Herb Robert and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Herb Robert and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Herb Robert and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Herb Robert and Meadow Saffron
Care of Herb Robert and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Herb Robert 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.