Joy Creek Nursery

307-001D4   Colchicum autumnale  

Colchicum autumnale
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Meadow saffron. As the common name indicates, this is a meadow bloomer. The cupped flowers surprise us as they rise on leafless stems in the autumn. In spring, cabbage-like leaves appear and persist until the summer heat. Let these naturalize in an unmowed lawn for an attractive effect.

Autumn. bloom   4 in.

Lavender Pink flowers

Sun     Zones 4-9
 



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