Autumn Crocus. A robust, autumn flowering bulb with strongly ribbed, narrow green leaves. Open funnel-shaped, soft lilac flowers. Max Height 8cm to 12cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers September to October. Full sun. Hardy. CAUTION toxic if eaten.
Colchicum byzantinum
A robust, autumn flowering bulb with strongly ribbed, narrow green leaves. Open funnel-shaped, soft lilac flowers.
Category: Bulbs
Additional information
Generic | Colchicum |
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Species | byzantinum |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Autumn Crocus |
Flower Colour | lilac |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 8cm, 12cm |
Family | Colchicaceae |
Spread | 10cm |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | September, October |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | |
Care | |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | CAUTION toxic if eaten |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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