Colchicum kurdicum
Colchicum kurdicum
- Native to:
- Iran | Iraq | Türkiye
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Colchicaceae
- Genus:
- Colchicum
- Species:
- Colchicum kurdicum
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte
- Height:
- 20 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- pollinators
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–120 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate in late winter to early spring. Corms take 5-7 years to reach flowering size from seed.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow immediately, Either the viability of these seeds is short or the species propagates best with fresh seed. Stored seed might be coaxed into germination with temperature cycling and patience. Expose to fluctuation outdoor winter temperatures including freezing for 3 months. Gradually increase light and temperature in the spring. * must have summer heat to germinate; may take 6 years to germinate; grow seedlings @ 4°C x 1 month