Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Habitat
Temperate Regions
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 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, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do Not over 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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Whiteflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
-
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
-
Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
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
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Hosta
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Hosta
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Hosta
In French
Colchique d'automne
Hosta
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Hosta
In Greek
meadow saffron
Hosta
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Hosta
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Hosta
In Latin
autumnale
strone
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Hosta
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Hosta season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Hosta Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Hosta are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Hosta
Care of Meadow Saffron and Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Hosta 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 Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.