Colchicum 'The Giant'

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Autumn Crocus; Naked Ladies

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DERIVATION

Colchicum

- from Colchis, Colchidis, the Caucasian area once famous for concocting poisons

FAMILY

Colchicaceae (Autumn Crocus Family) Other Plants in the Autumn Crocus Family

HABIT

Geophyte

RANGE

Cultivated

LEAF TYPE

Deciduous

FLOWERS

In September, Pink (Pink-purple)

HARDINESS

USDA Zone 4 (Coldest zone where hardy)

SOIL

Well-drained, moist

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Sun | Partial shade

COMMON NAME(S)

Autumn Crocus | Naked Ladies

Location Map for Colchicum 'The Giant' (Autumn Crocus; Naked Ladies) - 8 Map Locations Found
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Individual Location for Colchicum 'The Giant':
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Accession
Number

Year

Location

1	852648*1	1985	Shady Lane
2	113253*1	2011	Herb Garden
3	113253*2	2011	Herb Garden
4	113253*3	2011	Romantic Garden
5	132055*1	2013	Mordecai Childrens G
6	132095*1	2013	Japanese Garden
7	242992*1	2024	Chat Sinnamon Center, Dry Prairie N
8	242992*2	2024	Chatfield Sinnamon Center, Dry Prairie S

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	FLOWERING: When Colchicum 'The Giant' has been observed flowering at Denver Botanic Gardens

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