Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Trees
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Purple, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Goldmine Phlox
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Goldgrube Phlox
In French
Colchique d'automne
Phlox Goldmine
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Phlox Goldmine
In Greek
meadow saffron
Goldmine Phlox
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Phlox Goldmine
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Goldmine Phlox
In Latin
autumnale
.org Phlox
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Goldmine Phlox season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
- Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Care of Meadow Saffron and Goldmine Phlox
Care of Meadow Saffron and Goldmine Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Goldmine Phlox 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 Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
