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    • Photo of Colchicum speciosum flower by Karl Gercens III

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    Colchicum speciosum

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 9"-12"
    • W: 4"-6"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Colchicum speciosum plant details

    Colchicum speciosum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. 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 speciosum

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: colchicaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 9 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in fall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Colchicum speciosum

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A showy easy plant, we raised these from seeds, typical rose purple flowers in autumn.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Colchicum speciosum plant

    How to Grow Colchicum speciosum

    • 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

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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