Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 2.0 - 00000393
01/01/98

Colchicum autumnale--Autumn Crocus

Height: 18 in   Spacing: 6 in                               
Type: hardy bulb                                            
Flowers: Pink                                               

Comments: Autumn Crocus produces leaves in the spring and   
flowers in the fall.  The plants prefer semi-shade but      
take full sun if well watered.  Plant the bulbs 2 inches    
deep in moist soil containing lots of organic matter.       
Unless the plants show signs of overcrowding leave them     
alone.  A bulb, set in a sunny window, blooms without soil  
or water.  Once a bulb is forced in this manner it must be  
planted.  The leaves sprawl out and take up much room in    
the spring.  The height given is for the foliage, the       
flower will be only about 8 inches tall.                    

Propagation: The bulbs are divided when the foliage         
matures and are replanted immediately.                      

Cultivars:                                                  
   'Album' - White flowers.                                 
   'The Giant' - Larger, pink flowers.                      
   'Waterlily' - Double pink flowers.                       

References for Cultivars: White Flower Farm 1997.           

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