Colchicum poeltianum

Colchicum poeltianum

Native to:
South Africa

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
14–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification and may exhibit erratic germination over extended periods. Best sown fresh.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI