Autumn Crocus

Colchicum

Autumn Crocus blooms from September through October.

Bloom time

Sep–Oct

Hardiness

Zones 4–9

Sun

Full sun

Water

Moderate water

Mature size

0.15 m × 0.1 m

Type

Bulb

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Bloom calendar

When Autumn Crocus is typically in flower across the year.

Growing Autumn Crocus

Plant it in full sun. It prefers moderate water. It is hardy in USDA zones 4–9. Expect it to reach about 0.15 m tall and 0.1 m wide at maturity, in roughly 1 year.

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