Colchicum ‘Anatares’
Scientific Name: Anatares Autumn Crocus
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 4"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Colchicum ‘Anatares’ plant details
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Cormous perennial that sends up strappy foliage in spring that is dormant by summer with naked blooms in late August, scented 4-6” tall flower stems with softly glowing pale pink-lilac cup-shaped blooms with white interiors, flattening out to pretty white stars as they age. Thrives in sun in well-drained soil, appreciates moisture during growth and bloom periods, fine with dry during summer dormancy. Deer/critter resistant. All parts are toxic.
Gardening facts about Colchicum ‘Anatares’ plant
How to Grow Colchicum ‘Anatares’
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
- pink
- lavender
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy
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