Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Temperate Regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Cordate
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
Acidic, Neutral
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
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
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Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
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Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Zonal Geranium
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Colchique d'automne
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
meadow saffron
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
autumnale
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Geraniales
Family
Liliaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Meadow Saffron and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Zonal Geranium. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Zonal 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 Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Meadow Saffron and Zonal Geranium
Care of Meadow Saffron and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.