Colchicum — 3 species
Botanical species in the genus Colchicum recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Medicinal
Colchicum autumnale
Colchicum autumnale
Family: Colchicaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a rich well-drained loam in a sunny position. Tolerates partial shade but dislikes dry soils. Tolerates a pH in the range 4.5 to 7.5.
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Colchicum bivonae
Colchicum bivonae
Family: Colchicaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a rich well-drained loam that does not dry out rapidly in summer. Requires a very sunny position. This is a very difficult species to grow outdoors because of its susceptibility to slug damage, it is best grown in a bulb frame.
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Medicinal
Colchicum luteum
Colchicum luteum
Family: Colchicaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a rich well-drained loam that does not dry out rapidly in summer. Requires a very sunny position. This species is hardy to at least -15°c.
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