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Colchicum autumnale (autumn crocus, naked lady, meadow saffron)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 42907

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Liliales Family: Liliaceae Genus: Colchicum Species: Colchicum autumnale

Common Names add Autumn Crocus edit | delete Naked Lady edit | delete Tidløs edit | delete Meadow Saffron edit | delete Plant Types edit Bulb Perennial   Zones / Hardiness edit 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)   Height (Maximum) edit < 6 inches (< 15 cm)   Spread (Maximum) edit < 6 inches (< 15 cm)   Flowering Start edit September   Flowering End edit November   Leaf Colour edit Green - Medium   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Border/Bed Coastal Garden Cottage Garden Low Maintenance Garden   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun   Soil Types edit Well-drained Moist Acidic / Peaty Alkaline / Chalky   Soil pH edit 5.5 - 5.9 (Medium acidic) 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic) 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic) 7.0 (Neutral) 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline) 7.6 - 8.0 (Slightly alkaline)   Bloom Colour edit Pink White   Wildlife Value edit   Propagation Techniques edit Division   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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