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False Autumn Crocus, Showy Colchicum, Naked Ladies, Meadow Saffron 'Antares'

Colchicum

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Genus
Colchicum (KOHL-chik-um)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
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Bloom Color
Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
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Category
Bulbs
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Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Sorrento, British Columbia

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

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