Colchicum worsonense

Colchicum worsonense

Native to:
South Africa

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Taxonomy

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

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

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
21–60 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best with cool temperatures after cold stratification; may take up to two years for seedlings to mature and flower.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch