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Autumn Crocus

Colchicum cilicicum

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Overview

The Autumn Crocus (Colchicum cilicicum) is a bulbous perennial offering a late-season surprise with its lilac-pink, goblet-shaped flowers. Blossoming in fall, each bulb produces up to 6-inch-tall blossoms, with foliage emerging in spring. Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, plant in partial shade or full sun in well-drained soil. Space bulbs 6 inches apart and 3 inches deep for a naturalizing effect. Caution: All plant parts are toxic if ingested.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–8Climate Mediterranean
Autumn Crocus (Colchicum cilicicum) — Blossoming in fall, each bulb produces up to 6-inch-tall blossoms, with foliage emerging in spring

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Mature height
0.25–0.5 Ft.
Mature width
0.25–0.5 Ft.

Classification

Family
Iridaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Autumn Crocus (Colchicum cilicicum) — despite being from a different family.<br><br>This plant prefers well-drained; caution: All plant parts are, image 49
Autumn Crocus (Colchicum cilicicum) — humus-rich soil and can thrive in full sun to partial shade; thanks to the presence of colchicine, image 50
Autumn Crocus (Colchicum cilicicum) — especially in gardens frequented by children and pets.<br><br>For your clients; caution: All plant parts are, image 55
Autumn Crocus (Colchicum cilicicum) — Caution should be taken when planting this species; colchicum cilicicum will reward the autumn landscape with, image 54
Autumn Crocus (Colchicum cilicicum) — ensuring the corms are planted with enough soil above them to protect from harsh weather; caution: All plant, image 52
Autumn Crocus (Colchicum cilicicum) — thanks to the presence of colchicine, image 53
Autumn Crocus (Colchicum cilicicum) — The ideal planting depth is approximately 3 to 4 inches; colchicum cilicicum will reward the autumn landscape, image 51
Autumn Crocus (Colchicum cilicicum) — and will die back by midsummer; colchicum cilicicum will reward the autumn landscape with a surprising splash, image 57
Autumn Crocus (Colchicum cilicicum) — it's essential to convey that the foliage of the Autumn Crocus will emerge in spring; thanks to the presence, image 56
Autumn Crocus (Colchicum cilicicum) — With minimal care and their sweetly charming blooms; thanks to the presence of colchicine, image 59
Autumn Crocus (Colchicum cilicicum) — Its lifecycle is a helpful reminder for maintenance; caution: All plant parts are toxic if ingested, image 58
Autumn Crocus (Colchicum cilicicum) — Colchicum cilicicum will reward the autumn landscape with a surprising splash of color as the year wanes, image 60
Autumn Crocus (Colchicum cilicicum) — Blossoming in fall, each bulb produces up to 6-inch-tall blossoms, with foliage emerging in spring; caution, image 64
Autumn Crocus (Colchicum cilicicum) — bulb for full or half; colchicum cilicicum will reward the autumn landscape with a surprising splash of color, image 63
Autumn Crocus (Colchicum cilicicum) — purple flowers in the garden; caution: All plant parts are toxic if ingested, image 61
Autumn Crocus (Colchicum cilicicum) — bulb with purple blooms; thanks to the presence of colchicine, image 62
Autumn Crocus (Colchicum cilicicum) — Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, plant in partial shade or full sun in well-drained soil; thanks to the presence, image 65
Autumn Crocus (Colchicum cilicicum) — Caution: All plant parts are toxic if ingested, image 67
Autumn Crocus (Colchicum cilicicum) — Space bulbs 6 inches apart and 3 inches deep for a naturalizing effect; colchicum cilicicum will reward the, image 66
Autumn Crocus (Colchicum cilicicum) — Its distinctive blooms burst forth in late summer to autumn; thanks to the presence of colchicine, image 68
Autumn Crocus (Colchicum cilicicum) — despite being from a different family.<br><br>This plant prefers well-drained; caution: All plant parts are, image 70
Autumn Crocus (Colchicum cilicicum) — lilac-pink flowers blossoming on 4 to 6 inch stems; colchicum cilicicum will reward the autumn landscape with, image 69
Autumn Crocus (Colchicum cilicicum) — humus-rich soil and can thrive in full sun to partial shade; thanks to the presence of colchicine, image 71
Autumn Crocus (Colchicum cilicicum) — Caution should be taken when planting this species; colchicum cilicicum will reward the autumn landscape with, image 75

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