Colchicum psammophilum

Colchicum psammophilum

Native to:
Canary Is.

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
15 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
sep,oct,nov
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:
30–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification for 3-4 months; germination occurs in spring after temperatures rise.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash