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    Colchicum cilicicum 'Purpureum'

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 4"-8"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Colchicum cilicicum 'Purpureum' plant details

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Colchicum cilicicum 'Purpureum' has icy white flowers highlighted with warm purple that deepens towards the petal tips. The lush, green leaves emerge in spring into attractive mounds and go dormant in summer. The flowers arise without leaves in late summer or fall. Grow in fertile, well-drained soil. Plant immediately upon receipt.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Colchicum cilicicum 'Purpureum' plant

    How to Grow Colchicum cilicicum 'Purpureum'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    aka Colchicum 'Giant', Autumn Crocus, Giant Autumn Crocus

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    4b-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Colchicum 'The Giant' flower by Cistus Nursery
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    Colchicum speciosum

    aka Autumn Crocus

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 9"-12"

    Width: 4"-6"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    • dry in summer
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    Colchicum 'Waterlily'

    aka Waterlily Autumn Crocus, Waterlily Double Fall Crocus

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 5"-12"

    Width: 6"-18"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Colchicum 'Waterlily' flower by Panayoti Kelaidis
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    Colchicum x agrippinum

    aka Autumn Crocus, Meadow Saffron, Naked Lady

    Plant Type

    Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3"-4"

    Width: 3"-6"

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional
    Photo of Colchicum x agrippinum flower by Secret Garden Growers
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