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Colchicum byzantinum

Family Colchicaceae
Plant Type "bulb, corm or tuber"
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level medium
Height 5 - 15 cm (2 - 6 in)
Spread 5 - 15 cm (2 - 6 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH neutral

Description Colchicum byzantinum (Autumn crocus) bears showy and greyish fuchsia blossoms during early fall to mid autumn. This "bulb, corm or tuber" has dark lime foliage.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, bedding plant and woodland.
Special Characteristics In autumn, Colchicum byzantinum is alight with fall colour.