Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
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Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Insignificant
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Showy Foliage
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Whiteflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
GEUM rivale
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Hydrangea
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Hortensie
In French
Colchique d'automne
Hortensia
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Hortensia
In Greek
meadow saffron
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Hortênsia
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Hortensja
In Latin
autumnale
Hibiscus
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Meadow Saffron and Chocolate-root
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Chocolate-root? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Chocolate-root. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Chocolate-root doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Chocolate-root
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Chocolate-root is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Chocolate-root Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Chocolate-root season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Chocolate-root is Light while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Chocolate-root is Acidic.
Meadow Saffron and Chocolate-root Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Chocolate-root physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Chocolate-root are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Chocolate-root
Care of Meadow Saffron and Chocolate-root include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Chocolate-root pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.