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Colchicum autumnale 'Pleniflorum'

Family Colchicaceae
Plant Type "bulb, corm or tuber"
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 5 - 15 cm (2 - 6 in)
Spread 5 - 30 cm (2 - 12 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description Colchicum autumnale 'Pleniflorum' (autumn crocus) bears showy, faded violet and fragrant blooms during late summer to early fall. This "bulb, corm or tuber" is clump forming and has dark green foliage that is showy, matte and medium textured. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning "bulb, corm or tuber" which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers and specimen.
Special Characteristics Colchicum autumnale 'Pleniflorum' tolerates drought.