Autumn crocus and colchicum
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Autumn crocus and colchicum
- From: B* a* B* M*
- Date: Sat, 10 Jul 1999 22:08:26 -0500
That's the problem with common names! The term Autumn Crocus is commonly
used both Colchicum and fall blooming Crocus species. The blooms look
similar and bloom at similar times, but the bulbs are totally different.
The rodents here eat Crocus but leave the Cochicum alone, BTW.
Beth Matney <bmatney@mail.snider.net>
At 11:01 AM 7/10/99 -0500, you wrote:
>Date: Sat, 10 Jul 1999 07:48:25 +0100
>From: "Louise" <louise@the-english-family.freeserve.co.uk>
>Subject: Autumn crocus and colchicum
>
>After the discussion on the list a few weeks ago about late
>summer and autumn bulbs I decided to get some autumn crocus
>and/or colchicum. I love seeing them at a large garden we
>visit regularly. I've got a catalogue and have made my
>choice but what I want to know is: what is the difference
>between the two sorts of bulbs? They look identical to me.
>
>Louise, southern England
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