Colchicum huntleyi

Colchicum huntleyi

Native to:
South Africa

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Colchicaceae
Genus:
Colchicum
Species:
Colchicum huntleyi

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
20 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
sep,oct,nov
Bloom Colors:
pink, purple

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
21–60 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best with cool temperatures and may take extended periods; autumn-flowering species produce seed in spring.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI