Autumn Crocus
Colchicum cilicicum
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 3–8Type BulbClimate Mediterranean
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
- Type
- Bulb
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean
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