Colchicum macrophyllum

Colchicum macrophyllum

Native to:
East Aegean Is. | Greece | Kriti | Türkiye

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
pink, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 90–120 days
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification for 3-4 months; germination can be slow and erratic.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash