Colchicum
autumnale
Jeff
Bates, Travis Madill
Family:
Colchicaceae
Genus:
Colchicum
Species:
autumnale
Category:
Perennial Bulb
Origin:
Central Europe, West Europe, and North Western
Europe
Ethnobotanical
Uses: Its used today as a remedy from some slight
sicknesses, but doses to high can kill.
USDA
Hardiness Zone: Zone 4 – 8
Canadian
Hardiness Zone: Zone 2 – 9
Royal
Horticultural Society Hardiness Zone: H4 - H8
Temperature
Celsius: -15 – 20
Temperature
Fahrenheit: -25 - 30
Height:
10 – 50cm
Growth
Rate: Very fast
Spread:
10 – 70cm
Flowering
Period: Mid-September, all the way to mid-October
General
Description: Colchicum autumnale is a perennial bulb
that has large spectacular pink or purple flowers. The autumnale crocus a great
filler plant and has a spectacular fall show when it comes to colour. The
autumnale Crocus contains a toxic poison that can cause death. The plants toxic
chemicals are found within the plant itself and requires a ingestion to become
toxic.
Cultivation:
Requires a very well-draining soil, and require
lots of nutrients.
Pest
issues: Slugs and snails seem to snack on it quite
often
Leaf
construction. Long dark green leaves.
Flower
description: Five petals surrounding the stamen or
pistil creating a star like configuration.
Color
Description: It has pink stems emerging from the
ground proceeding to produce pink-white flowers.
Texture
description: It has a smooth texture. The petals
and stems are very smooth not indents or out dents from them.
References.
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