Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
30
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-6
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
no pruning required
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
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
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Cough, Diarrhea, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Use in Chinese herbology
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, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
AGASTACHE 'Pink Pop'
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Agastache, Hybrid Hyssop, Pink Pop Agastache
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Agastache
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Agastache
In French
Colchique d'automne
Agastache
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Agastache
In Greek
meadow saffron
Agastache
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Agastache
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Agastache
In Latin
autumnale
Agastache
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Giant hyssop
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Foeniculum
Tribe
Not Available
Nepeteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Agastache
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Agastache? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Agastache. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Agastache doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Agastache has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Meadow Saffron and Agastache and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Agastache
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Agastache is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Agastache Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Agastache season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Agastache is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Agastache is Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Agastache Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Agastache physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Agastache height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Agastache are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Agastache flower color: Pink
- Agastache leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Agastache
Care of Meadow Saffron and Agastache include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Agastache pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Agastache needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.