Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Colchicaceae

Genus:

Colchicum

Species:

Colchicum knersvlaktense

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

8 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate with autumn moisture in cool temperatures; require well-drained substrate to prevent rot.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI