Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Not so frequently
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
no pruning required
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
pollinators
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Not Available
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
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Bog Rosemary
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Rosmarinheide
In French
Colchique d'automne
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
meadow saffron
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
autumnale
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Andromeda
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Bog Rosemary
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Bog Rosemary? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Bog Rosemary. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Bog Rosemary 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 Bog Rosemary and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Bog Rosemary season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Meadow Saffron and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Bog Rosemary
Care of Meadow Saffron and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently.