Colchicum autumnal
Autumn Crocus, Meadow Saffron
Type Perennial
Hardy range 6A to 9A
Height 6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm
Spread 4" to 6" / 10cm to 15cm
Growth rate Average
Form Upright or erect
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom Color Lavender, pink and white
Bloom Time Summer and Fall
The flowers are suitable for cut flowers.
Environment
This plant will grow in moist soil. Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or sandy. The pH preference is a neutral soil.
Leaf Color Green
Culture Notes
Strap shaped leaves will be produced in spring, then plant will go dormant during the summer with flowers emerging in the fall. There are double forms. Colchicum prefer sheltered areas that receive afternoon sun. Heavy shade inhibits blooming and causes blooms to be spindly. Transplant corms after the leaves have died and before new growth returns.
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