Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Violet
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water occasionally
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
no pruning required
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Whiteflies
Allergy
Not Available
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MALVA sylvestris 'Zebrina'
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Zebrina Mallow
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
Zebrina Mallow
meadow saffron
In German
Zebrina Mallow
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Zebrina Mallow
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Zebrina Mallow
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Zebrina Μολόχα
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Zebrina Mallow
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Zebrina Mallow
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Zebrina Mallow
autumnale
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Liliales
Family
Malvaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Zebrina Mallow and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Zebrina Mallow and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Zebrina Mallow and Meadow Saffron. Zebrina Mallow doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Zebrina Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Zebrina Mallow has allergic reactions like Not Available and Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Zebrina Mallow and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zebrina Mallow and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Zebrina Mallow and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Zebrina Mallow and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebrina Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Zebrina Mallow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Zebrina Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Zebrina Mallow and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Zebrina Mallow and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Zebrina Mallow height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Zebrina Mallow and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Zebrina Mallow flower color: White, Light Pink and Violet
Zebrina Mallow leaf color: Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Zebrina Mallow and Meadow Saffron
Care of Zebrina Mallow and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebrina Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Zebrina Mallow needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
