Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico, Caribbean
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Cultivated Beds, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-5
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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
Clay, 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, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-5-10 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
anti-inflammatory
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
ANGELONIA angustifolia
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Angelonia
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Angelonia
In French
Colchique d'automne
Angelonia
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Angelonia
In Greek
meadow saffron
Angelonia
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Angelonia
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Angelonia
In Latin
autumnale
Angelonia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Scrophulariales
Family
Liliaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Angelonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Angelonia
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Angelonia is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Angelonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Angelonia season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Angelonia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Angelonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Angelonia Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Angelonia physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Angelonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Angelonia are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Angelonia flower color: Purple and Lavender
- Angelonia leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Angelonia
Care of Meadow Saffron and Angelonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Angelonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Angelonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.