Perennial. Corm oblong tunics blackish prolonged along the sheath. Leaves 5-7 glabrous very narrow appearing at the same time as flowers. Flowers fasciculate44630 short pink surrounded with a transparent sheath. Tube 5-6 times longer than perianth. Tepals obtuse or subacute 20 mm long over 2–3 mm wide. Stamens yellowish a little shorter than the filiform styles. It flowers in fall–winter coinciding with the onset of the rainy season in the Levant and is one of the first autumn flowers to bloom. Its violet-pink flowers will cover the burnt-out vegetation overnight after the very first rain.
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Distribution of False autumn crocus
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Habitat of False autumn crocus
Fields, meadows, woodland, rocky places along coasts, lower and middle elevation mountains.
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Distribution Map of False autumn crocus
False autumn crocus is native to a region straddling the intersection of the Mediterranean Basin and the Near East, and encompasses areas of mild coastal and inland climates. Its range appears naturally contained within this broad zone, without formal introductions to non-native regions being documented.
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Basic Care Guide
Transplant
15-20 cm
For false autumn crocus, the best transplanting times are the cusp of summer's onset and autumn's mellow twilight. Choose a well-drained site protected from harsh winds. A tip: ensure the soil is fertile and moist for optimal establishment.
False autumn crocus is indigenous to settings with temperate climates, favoring temperatures between 59 to 89.6 °F (15 to 32 ℃). Seasonal adjustments may need to be made to maintain its preferred range.
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False autumn crocus
Colchicum stevenii
Perennial. Corm oblong tunics blackish prolonged along the sheath. Leaves 5-7 glabrous very narrow appearing at the same time as flowers. Flowers fasciculate44630 short pink surrounded with a transparent sheath. Tube 5-6 times longer than perianth. Tepals obtuse or subacute 20 mm long over 2–3 mm wide. Stamens yellowish a little shorter than the filiform styles. It flowers in fall–winter coinciding with the onset of the rainy season in the Levant and is one of the first autumn flowers to bloom. Its violet-pink flowers will cover the burnt-out vegetation overnight after the very first rain.
Hardiness Zones
7
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Key Facts About False autumn crocus
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Attributes of False autumn crocus
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
10 cm
Spread
15 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm to 5 cm
Flower Color
Purple
Pink
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
15 - 32 ℃
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Distribution of False autumn crocus
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Habitat of False autumn crocus
Fields, meadows, woodland, rocky places along coasts, lower and middle elevation mountains.
Northern Hemisphere
South Hemisphere
Distribution Map of False autumn crocus
False autumn crocus is native to a region straddling the intersection of the Mediterranean Basin and the Near East, and encompasses areas of mild coastal and inland climates. Its range appears naturally contained within this broad zone, without formal introductions to non-native regions being documented.
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False autumn crocus is indigenous to settings with temperate climates, favoring temperatures between 59 to 89.6 °F (15 to 32 ℃). Seasonal adjustments may need to be made to maintain its preferred range.
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