Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Elegance , Maiden
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
no pruning required
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Root
extracted oil
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
meadow saffron
regal geranium
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Regal Geranie
In French
Colchique d'automne
geranium royale
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
geranio regia
In Greek
meadow saffron
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
gerânio régio
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
regal geranium
In Latin
autumnale
regal geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Geraniales
Family
Liliaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Unknown
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Regal Geranium season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Regal Geranium
Care of Meadow Saffron and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
