Colchicum bornmuelleri | Autumn Crocus
DESCRIPTION
Colchicum bornmuelleri, also known as the autumn crocus, blooms in the fall, offering a beautiful burst of color when most other plants are fading. Its large, funnel-shaped flowers are a soft lavender-pink, with a delicate white throat that adds to their elegance. The flowers emerge from the ground before the leaves, creating a dramatic effect as they bloom amidst the late-season landscape.
Native to the mountainous regions of Turkey, Colchicum bornmuelleri is well-suited to rock gardens or woodland edges where its fall bloom can be appreciated. The foliage appears after the flowers have faded, providing a fresh green backdrop for the plant during the cooler months. This late-blooming beauty adds seasonal interest, thriving in well-drained, sunny spots and offering a unique pop of color to autumn garden beds.
DESCRIPTION
Colchicum bornmuelleri, also known as the autumn crocus, blooms in the fall, offering a beautiful burst of color when most other plants are fading. Its large, funnel-shaped flowers are a soft lavender-pink, with a delicate white throat that adds to their elegance. The flowers emerge from the ground before the leaves, creating a dramatic effect as they bloom amidst the late-season landscape.
Native to the mountainous regions of Turkey, Colchicum bornmuelleri is well-suited to rock gardens or woodland edges where its fall bloom can be appreciated. The foliage appears after the flowers have faded, providing a fresh green backdrop for the plant during the cooler months. This late-blooming beauty adds seasonal interest, thriving in well-drained, sunny spots and offering a unique pop of color to autumn garden beds.
DESCRIPTION
Colchicum bornmuelleri, also known as the autumn crocus, blooms in the fall, offering a beautiful burst of color when most other plants are fading. Its large, funnel-shaped flowers are a soft lavender-pink, with a delicate white throat that adds to their elegance. The flowers emerge from the ground before the leaves, creating a dramatic effect as they bloom amidst the late-season landscape.
Native to the mountainous regions of Turkey, Colchicum bornmuelleri is well-suited to rock gardens or woodland edges where its fall bloom can be appreciated. The foliage appears after the flowers have faded, providing a fresh green backdrop for the plant during the cooler months. This late-blooming beauty adds seasonal interest, thriving in well-drained, sunny spots and offering a unique pop of color to autumn garden beds.
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Family: Colchicaceae
Height: 6-8 inches tall
Width: 6-12 inches wide
Foliage color: Deep green leaves (emerge after flowering)
Flower color: Lavender to pinkish-purple
Bloom time: Fall, typically September to October
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; cut back foliage after it dies down
Growing zone: USDA Zones 5-9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts pollinators, particularly bees and butterfliesThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
