That would be perfect explanation about Autumn Crocus plant. Beautiful flower and leaves has there. Multi coloring flowers has.

Scientific Name(s): Colchicum autumnale L. Other species used medicinally have included Colchicum speciosum Steven and Bulbocodium vernum L. Ker-Gawl. Family: Liliaceae (lilies)

Common Name(s): Crocus , autumn crocus , fall crocus , meadow saffron , mysteria , naked lady , vellorita , wonder bulb

Autumn crocus often is planted just before it blooms. In fact, it can even be planted while in full bloom. The large bulb-like corms the plant produces contains sufficient nutrients and water to complete the flowering process without being in soil. At times in the past, gardeners would purchase the corms and allow them to flower indoors and then plant them in the garden. This practice, however, did result in some drying of the corm while indoors resulting in flowers that did not last very long after being planted outdoors.The leaves of autumn crocus are produced in the fall of the year, after flowering has occurred. However, they do not make significant growth until the following spring. By late spring, the strap-like leaves which are about 12 inches long and one inch wide, wither and die. No further above-ground evidence of the plant exists until its flowers appear in September.

There are several varieties of autumn crocus available. ‘Lilac Wonder’ and ‘The Giant’ are two of the most spectacular because of their large flower size. Flower color is violet-mauve and rosy-lilac, respectively. ‘Waterlily’ is a double-flowered pink variety also available. Although not as large as the previously-mentioned varieties, it is quite attractive.

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