Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
-
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Pelargonium
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Pelargonium
In French
Colchique d'automne
pélargonium
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
pelargonium
In Greek
meadow saffron
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
pelargônio
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
pelargonia
In Latin
autumnale
Pelargonium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Geraniales
Family
Liliaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Scented Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Scented Geranium? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Scented Geranium. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Scented Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Scented Geranium has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Meadow Saffron and Scented Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Scented Geranium season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Scented Geranium
Care of Meadow Saffron and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.