Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
-
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Abutilon
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Abutilon
In French
Colchique d'automne
Abutilon
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Abutilon
In Greek
meadow saffron
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Abutilon
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Abutilon
In Latin
autumnale
Abutilon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Abutilon
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Abutilon season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Abutilon Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Abutilon are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Abutilon
Care of Meadow Saffron and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.