5 Seeds Autumn Crocus Colchicum autumnale Flowering Bulb Plant

Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale) is a fall-blooming bulb that produces crocus-like flowers in shades of lilac-pink on bare stems, appearing after the foliage has faded in spring. It adds a delicate touch of color to autumn gardens when many other plants are winding down.
This flowering bulb is ideal for borders, rock gardens, and naturalized plantings, where its unexpected late-season blooms can be enjoyed. The flowers are long-lasting when cut and the plant is best left undisturbed to naturalize over time.
Species: Colchicum autumnale
Variety: Autumn Crocus
Type: Flowering bulb
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, moderately fertile
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 5-8
Germination: Not applicable
Sowing: Plant bulbs 3-4 inches deep in late summer
Spacing: 4-6 inches apart
Notes: Blooms in autumn; foliage appears in spring and goes dormant by summer