Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark 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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly 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
no pruning required
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Rosa rubiginosa
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Rose
In Hindi
meadow saffron
गुलाब
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Rose
In French
Colchique d'automne
Se leva
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Rosa
In Greek
meadow saffron
Τριαντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Rosa
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Róża
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Rose
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Rose season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Rose Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Rose are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
- Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Rose
Care of Meadow Saffron and Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
