- Colchicum kotschyi
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Colchicum kotschyi Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Monocots Order: Liliales Family: Colchicaceae Genus: Colchicum Species: C. kotschyi Binomial name Colchicum kotschyi
Boiss.Colchicum kotschyi is a species native to the Middle East which blooms very early for an autumn flowering colchicum, as early as August. The flowers open to a pink-purple colour, but white flowered specimens are common in the wild. The plant reaches up to 6" tall and grows well in sunny, warm locations. [1]
References
- ^ Autumn Bulbs by Roy Leeds (B.T. Batsford Ltd) 2006 ISBN 0 713 489 626
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