Colchicum autumnale 'Pleniflorum' often sold as autumn crocus sends cup-shaped flowers on naked stems in mid-late fall, then hosta-like leaves in spring. Plants get better each year and can even bloom before planting in soil.
Give rich, well-drained soil in partial shade to full sun at 3 per square foot. Hardy in zones 4-8.
Features
Tastes bad to critters
Long-term perennial that improves yearly
Soil: Rich, well-drained
Light: Partial shade to full sun
Bulb size: 13/+ cm
Bloom season: Mid-late fall
Hardiness zones: 4-8
Planting density: 3 per sq. ft.
Seller: Seed & Bulb
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b*****d
Popped up in fall when little else was out, looked really cute.
