How to Grow and Care for Autumn Crocus - The Spruce
Mar 7, 2024 · Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale) flowers or "naked ladies" debut in early fall. What's unique about this plant (and why they're called "naked") is they have no leaves when they bloom. The dormant bulb-like corms should be planted mid- to late-summer for fall blooms.
Colchicum autumnale - Wikipedia
Colchicum autumnale, commonly known as autumn crocus, meadow saffron, [3] naked boys [4] or naked ladies, [5] is a toxic autumn-blooming flowering plant that resembles the true crocuses, but is a member of the plant family Colchicaceae, unlike the …
Autumn Crocus, Colchicum spp. – Wisconsin Horticulture
Autumn crocus is probably the best of these, with large, chalice-shaped flowers in pink or white. The foliage appears in spring and dies back in early summer, leaving the flowers to pop up on their own in the fall. To learn more about this bulb (that isn’t really a …
How to Grow and Care for Autumn Crocus - Gardener's Path
Aug 14, 2023 · Autumn crocus, Colchicum autumnale, is not a true crocus, nor does it bloom in the spring. Read on to learn about this unique flower now on Gardener’s Path.
Tips For Growing Autumn Crocus Bulbs - Gardening Know How
May 17, 2021 · A charming addition to your fall flower bed, autumn crocus bulbs add unique color when much of the garden is getting ready for its long winter nap. Learn more about growing autumn crocus in this article.
Colchicum: A Stunning Autumn Crocus for Your Garden
Colchicum, often known as autumn crocus, is a genus of 30 different species native to Europe, North Africa, Asia Minor, and Central Asia. They’re appreciated for their vibrant flowers, which emerge in autumn, providing a burst of color when many other plants are starting to fade.
How To Grow And Care For Autumn Crocus - The Garden Magazine
Aug 13, 2024 · Autumn crocus, also known as Colchicum, is a delightful addition to any garden, offering vibrant blooms that appear just as many other flowers are fading. These beautiful plants bring a splash of color to the garden in late summer and fall, making them a perfect choice for extending the flowering season.
How to Grow Autumn Crocus — Colchicum - Harvest to Table
Autumn crocus, Colchicum, is a fall-flowering perennial bulb with strap-shaped leaves that appear after, or at the same time, the small vase-shaped lavender-pink flowers. Set autumn crocus where it will not be hidden by other plants.
Colchicum autumnale (Autumn Crocus, Fall Crocuses, Meadow …
Colchicum autumnale, or Autumn Crocus, is a perennial herb with basal, slender leaves; long, tubular, 6 parted, purple-pink to white flowers that blossom in autumn (hence the common name). The flowers are very attractive to bees and butterflies.
Autumn crocuses / RHS
Autumn-flowering crocus. Botanical name: Crocus. Short in stature, autumn crocuses are best placed near the edge of a border, in a rock garden, or in groups in grass. While the flowers appear in autumn, the leaves often follow on in winter or early …