| | Common Name | Autumn Crocus |
|
| | Botanical Name | Colchicum |
| | Category | Perennial ~ (Bulb-Like) |
| | USDA Cold | 3-9 |
| | Hardiness Zone |
| | Flowers | Goblet-shaped in shades of pink |
| |
| | Normal Bloom Time | Fall |
| | Foliage | Wide blades in spring |
Special Features |
| | Mature Size | 3 - 12" H X 5 - 16" W | Evergreen: |
| | Growth Rate | Fast | Attracts Butterflies: |
| | Sunlight Requirements | Full Sun | Attracts Hummingbirds: |
| | Soil Requirements | Well-drained, acidic | Has Fragrance: |
| | Water Requirements | Dry to Moderate | Produces food for Birds: |
| | Maintenance Level | Low | Drought Resistant: | | Yes |
| | Special Considerations | Leaves die back before blooms appear. | Native Plant: |
| | Good Fall Color: | | Yes |
| | Aggressive: |
| | Can be Invasive: |
| | Re-seeds: |
| | Description / Comments | Deer "Resistant": | | Yes |
| | If the blooms diminish, the bulbs may need to be lifted and divided every 3 to 4 |
| | years. |
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