Colchicum sp. (Autumn Crocus)

Colchicum sp. (Autumn Crocus) purple flower close up growing from dark rocky soil surface.
Colchicum sp. (Autumn Crocus) purple flower cluster rising directly from dry grey rocky soil surface.

Botanical name: Colchicum sp.

Common name: Autumn Crocus

Family: Colchicaceae    (Formerly:Colchicaceae / Liliaceae)

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersToxic or PoisonousSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

The common names "Autumn Crocus", "Meadow Saffron" and "Naked Lady" may be applied to the whole genus or to many of its species; they refer to the "naked" crocus-like flowers which appear in late summer or autumn, long before the strap-like foliage which appears in spring.

All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested and will cause skin irritation on contact.




Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/colchicum_sp.htm