Colchicum
Crocus-like blooms appear in fall on bare stems without leaves. Plant them and forget them, they will surprise you every September.
Dangerous to cats
Seriously toxic to cats and dogs, and to horses. Eating it can cause bloody vomiting, diarrhoea, shock, damage to several organs and suppression of the bone marrow. Treat any ingestion as an emergency and get to a vet.
Handle with care
Every part is highly poisonous, and the corms are sometimes mistaken for onions or garlic. There is no reliable antidote, so treat any ingestion as an emergency.
Bloom Season
Sep - Oct
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Sun Requirements
○ Full Sun6+ hours direct
◐ Part Sun4-6 hours
Water Needs
Moderate
Regular watering
Size & Zones
4-8" tall
USDA Zones 4-9
Bloom Colors
Purple
Pink
White
Traits
△ Deer Resistant✦ Low Maintenance
Soil
LoamSandy
Where to buy
Find Colchicum bulbs on Amazon.
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