Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
United States
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
Types
Rosa blanda, Rosa carolina, Rosa palustris
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender, Light Purple, Pink, Purple, White
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
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
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Gout
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
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Botanical Name
Rosa blanda
Crocus Longiflorus
Common Name
smooth rose, prairie rose, wild rose, meadow rose
Crocus
In Hindi
Rosa blanda
Crocus
In German
Rosa blanda
Krokus
In French
Rosa blanda
Crocus
In Spanish
Rosa blanda
Azafrán
In Greek
ροζ μίγμα
κρόκος
In Portuguese
Rosa blanda
Açafrão
In Polish
Rosa blanda
Krokus
In Latin
Rosa blanda
Erocum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Meadow Rose and Crocus
Season and care of Meadow Rose and Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Rose and Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crocus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Rose is Loam, Sand and for Crocus is Loamy while the PH of soil for Meadow Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Meadow Rose and Crocus Physical Information
Meadow Rose and Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Rose height is 250.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Crocus height is 10.00 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Meadow Rose and Crocus are as follows:
Meadow Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Purple, Pink, Purple and White
Meadow Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
- Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Rose and Crocus
Care of Meadow Rose and Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Rose 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 Meadow Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.