Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herb
Origin
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Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Attracts
Whiteflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Thai Basil
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Hydrangea
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Hortensie
In French
Colchique d'automne
Hortensia
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Hortensia
In Greek
meadow saffron
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Hortênsia
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Hortensja
In Latin
autumnale
Hibiscus
Family
Liliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Thai Basil
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Thai Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Thai Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Thai Basil season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Thai Basil is Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Thai Basil Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Thai Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Thai Basil are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Meadow Saffron and Thai Basil
Care of Meadow Saffron and Thai Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Thai Basil 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 Thai Basil needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.