Waterlily is a Colchicum often misnamed Autumn Crocus. Flowers appear in fall on naked stems and hosta-like foliage follows in spring, and bulbs can bloom even before planting in soil.
Give rich, well-drained soil in partial shade to full sun. The plants are poisonous and taste bad to animals tempted to eat them.
Features
Can bloom without soil
Long-term perennial that improves yearly
Unpalatable to foraging critters
Bulb size: 13/+ cm
Bloom time: Mid-late fall
Light and soil: Rich, well-drained soil; partial shade to full sun
