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Meadow Saffron

Colchicum Speciosum

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Overview

Meadow Saffron (Colchicum speciosum) is a striking fall-blooming perennial, showcasing vibrant, purple-pink, goblet-shaped flowers up to 6 inches tall, appearing before its strappy green leaves in spring. Thriving in USDA zones 4-8, it requires moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Caution: all plant parts are toxic. Its autumnal blooms add a unique splash of late-season color, ideal for naturalizing in grassy areas or planting in borders and rock gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–8Type BulbClimate Mediterranean

Meadow Saffron (Colchicum Speciosum) — Its autumnal blooms add a unique splash of late-season color; this captivating plant is commonly known for, image 96

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–8

Shape & size

Mature height: 0.5–0.75 Ft.
Mature width: 0.5–0.75 Ft.

Classification

Type: Bulb
Family: Iridaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Meadow Saffron (Colchicum Speciosum) — so it should be sited away from children and pets.<br><br>To encourage a healthy display; meadow Saffron, image 142

Meadow Saffron (Colchicum Speciosum) — It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8 and performs best in full sun to partial shade; with a spread of roughly

Meadow Saffron (Colchicum Speciosum) — with a spread of roughly 3 to 6 inches; keep in mind that all parts of this plant are highly toxic if, image 72

Meadow Saffron (Colchicum Speciosum) — bulb for full or half; offering a delightful surprise when much of the landscape is preparing for the quiet of winter

Meadow Saffron (Colchicum Speciosum) — fertile soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH; caution: all plant parts are toxic, image 104

Meadow Saffron (Colchicum Speciosum) — Its autumnal blooms add a unique splash of late-season color; this captivating plant is commonly known for its

Meadow Saffron (Colchicum Speciosum) — bulb for full or half; offering a delightful surprise when much of the landscape is preparing for the quiet, image 90

Meadow Saffron (Colchicum Speciosum) — this captivating plant is commonly known for its crocus-like flowers that emerge in fall; bulb for full or, image 129

Meadow Saffron (Colchicum Speciosum) — bulb for full or half; offering a delightful surprise when much of the landscape is preparing for the quiet, image 120

Meadow Saffron (Colchicum Speciosum) — Thriving in USDA zones 4-8, it requires moist, well-drained soil and partial shade

Meadow Saffron (Colchicum Speciosum) — goblet-shaped flowers up to 6 inches tall; only to die back before the flowering season.<br><br>Growing to a height of

Meadow Saffron (Colchicum Speciosum) — appearing before its strappy green leaves in spring

Meadow Saffron (Colchicum Speciosum) — Its autumnal blooms add a unique splash of late-season color; this captivating plant is commonly known for, image 126

Meadow Saffron (Colchicum Speciosum) — fertile soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH

Meadow Saffron (Colchicum Speciosum) — A member of the Colchicaceae family; ensure adequate moisture during the growing season

Meadow Saffron (Colchicum Speciosum) — This makes it perfect for garden borders or naturalizing in grassy areas

Meadow Saffron (Colchicum Speciosum) — Caution: all plant parts are toxic

Meadow Saffron (Colchicum Speciosum) — fertile soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH; caution: all plant parts are toxic

Meadow Saffron (Colchicum Speciosum) — the Meadow Saffron appreciates well-drained; purple flowers in the garden, image 133

Meadow Saffron (Colchicum Speciosum) — Thriving in USDA zones 4-8, it requires moist, well-drained soil and partial shade; however, avoid waterlogged

Meadow Saffron (Colchicum Speciosum) — ensure adequate moisture during the growing season

Meadow Saffron (Colchicum Speciosum) — with a spread of roughly 3 to 6 inches

Meadow Saffron (Colchicum Speciosum) — Caution: all plant parts are toxic; goblet-shaped flowers up to 6 inches tall, image 65

Meadow Saffron (Colchicum Speciosum) — presenting a bold statement in the fall garden; appearing before its strappy green leaves in spring, image 138

Photographs by 17 contributors

Meneerke bloem, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Martinus KE, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Salix, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Várkonyi Tibor, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Meneerke bloem, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Charlie Jackson, CC BY 2.0 · source
tsiegretlop, CC BY 2.0 · source
thibaudaronson, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Enrico Blasutto, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Lalakmus, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Syrio, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Benjamin Zwittnig, CC BY 2.5 si · source

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