Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting 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, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
-
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
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
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Marigold
In Hindi
meadow saffron
गेंदा
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Ringelblume
In French
Colchique d'automne
Souci
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Caléndula
In Greek
meadow saffron
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Malmequer
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Nogietek
In Latin
autumnale
Caltha
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Marigold
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Marigold season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Marigold Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Marigold are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Marigold
Care of Meadow Saffron and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.