Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Gold
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Ivory, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
no pruning required
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Whiteflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Hibiscus arnottianus
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
White Hibiscus
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
सफेद हिबिस्कुस
meadow saffron
In German
Weiß Hibiscus
Herbstzeitlose
In French
white Hibiscus
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
hibisco blanco
Estado de conservación
In Greek
White Hibiscus
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Hibiscus branco
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Biały Hibiscus
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Hibiscus album
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hibisceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Hibiscus and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of White Hibiscus and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about White Hibiscus and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Hibiscus is Loam and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for White Hibiscus is Neutral and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
White Hibiscus and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
White Hibiscus and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. White Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of White Hibiscus and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
White Hibiscus flower color: Gold
White Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of White Hibiscus and Meadow Saffron
Care of White Hibiscus and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer White Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.