Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
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
-
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
GOMPHRENA globosa
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Gomphrena
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Gomphrena
In French
Colchique d'automne
Gomphrena
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Gomphrena
In Greek
meadow saffron
Gomphrena
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Gomphrena
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Gomphrena
In Latin
autumnale
Gomphrena
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Gomphrena
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Gomphrenoideae
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Gomphrena
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Gomphrena is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Gomphrena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Gomphrena season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Gomphrena is Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Gomphrena Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Gomphrena physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Gomphrena are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
- Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Gomphrena
Care of Meadow Saffron and Gomphrena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.