Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herb, Tender Perennial
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
-
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Lavender
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Lavender
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Lavendel
In French
Colchique d'automne
Lavande
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Lavanda
In Greek
meadow saffron
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Lavanda
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Lawenda
In Latin
autumnale
Lavendula
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Lavandula
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Lavender
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Lavender season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Lavender Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Lavender are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Lavender
Care of Meadow Saffron and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.