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    Colchicum pusillum

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 1"-3"

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Colchicum pusillum plant details

    Colchicum pusillum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall lavender and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Colchicum pusillum

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: colchicaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 IN - 3 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in fall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Colchicum pusillum

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A dwarf species from rocky hillsides in Greece and Cyprus with 1-6 white to pale rosy lilac flowers in autumn.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Colchicum pusillum plant

    How to Grow Colchicum pusillum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • lavender

    • Flower Season

      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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