Colchicum byzantinum 'Innocence'

Cormous perennial that sends up strappy foliage in spring that is dormant by summer with naked blooms in fall – goblet shaped, reminiscent of giant Crocus 4-6” high, white flowers open, often with flushes of pink in mid-September. Thrives in sun in well-drained soil, appreciates moisture during growth and bloom periods, is fine with dry during summer dormancy. Deer/critter resistant. All parts are toxic.

Colchicum byzantinum 'Innocence' is a beautiful autumn crocus with large white petals flushed with pink slowly turning to pure white with purple tips. A single clump may produce up to 20 flowers. The lush, green leaves emerge in spring into attractive mou