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Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 13 +15.6 °C (60 °F) to +21.1 °C (70 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8a
Leaves: Malodorous
Variegated
Flowers: Fragrant
Bloom Size: 3"-4"
Flower Time: Summer
Year Round
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Suitable for forage
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Squirrels
Toxicity: Roots are poisonous
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Propagation: Other methods: Division
Pollinators: Wind
Conservation status: Vulnerable (VU)

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Common names
  • Spring Colchicum
  • Naked Ladies
  • Naked Boys
  • Meadow Saffron
  • False Autumn Crocus

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