Colchicum autumnale ‘Major’
Also Known As
- Major Autumn Crocus
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 4"
planting zones
- 4a-8b
Colchicum autumnale ‘Major’ plant details
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Cormous, naturalizing perennial that sends up strappy foliage in spring that is dormant by summer with naked blooms in fall – cup shaped on short stems with wide petals shaded in lilac-pink striations with golden anthers mid to late September. 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 autumnale ‘Major’ plant
How to Grow Colchicum autumnale ‘Major’
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- yellow
- lavender
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3"-6"
- sun - bright shade
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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