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Fall Planted shipped 9-1-17 to 1-15-18 (Spring/Fall Catalogue) - Catalogue - Bulbs - B&B Favorites - Other Categories - Fall Planted disabled
Genus: Colchicum
Cultivar: bornmuelleri
Family: Liliaceae
Bulbs per sq. foot: 3
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8
Bloomtime: Fall
Color: Purple, Pink
Sun: Part Shade
Height: 0" - 6"
Pests: Pest Proof, Pest Resistant
Moisture: Average
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Items Shipped 9-1
Description
bornmuelleri - large rosy purple, fragrant flowers with white heart and orange anthers; 4"-6"; mid-late fall; zones 5-8; (20+cm). Often misnamed 'Autumn Crocus' because of its autumn blooming, cup-shaped flowers on naked stems; poisonous to critters that may be tempted to eat them; flowers appear in the fall and foliage, which resembles hosta leaves, appears in the spring; prefers rich, well-drained soil and partial shade; many are species and are variable in their color and growth habit, depending on site; bloom mid-late fall; can bloom without being planted in soil; 3 per sq. ft; zones 4-8. 13+cm bulbs unless otherwise noted.
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