Colchicum (Autumn Crocus)
Perfect for adding a burst of color to the fall garden and ridiculously easy to grow, Colchicum (Autumn Crocus) bears big flowers in shades of purplish-pink and white in September or October.
Perfect for adding a burst of color to the fall garden, Colchicum (Autumn Crocus) bears big flowers in shades of purplish-pink and white in September or October. Resembling crocuses with its cup-shaped flowers, it produces its strap-like foliage, way later, in spring. Ridiculously easy to grow, all parts of this plant are poisonous, therefore it is diligently ignored by hungry deer, rabbits, and other critters.
- Growing up to 6-12 inches tall (15-30 cm), Colchicum naturalizes easily and will come back year after year!
- Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun or part shade.
- Stunning in front of shrubs, among low-growing perennials, woodlands, meadows, around patios or along walkways.
- To be planted in late summer for bloom the same year in the fall.
Guide Information
| Hardiness | 4 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1 – 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Colchicum – Autumn Crocuses |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Fall |
| Height | 6" – 1' (15cm – 30cm) |
| Spread | 2" – 3" (5cm – 7cm) |
| Depth | 7" (17cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Landscaping Ideas | Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |