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Colchicum 'Waterlily' (Autumn crocus, Meadow saffron)

Colchicum 'Waterlily' Photo/Illustration: Courtesy of White Flower Farm

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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Colchicum 'Waterlily' KOHL-chi-kum Common Name: Autumn crocus, Meadow saffron Genus: Colchicum
Semi-erect, narrowly ovate leaves 7-10 inches long appear in spring and disappear by summer, followed by large, fully double, rosy lilac flowers resembling the blooms of a waterlily.
 Care: Grow in full sun in deep, well-drained soil that is not too dry. Will form a dense clump over a couple of years.
 Propagation: Separate corms when dormant in summer.
 Problems: Gray mold (Botrytis) and slugs.
Height Less than 6 in.
Growth Habit Clumps
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Dry to Medium
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Fall
Flower Color Purple/ Lavender Flower
Uses , Beds and Borders
Style , Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest , Fall Interest
Type ,Perennials

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