Colchicum 'Waterlily' 1/Pkg.

Scientific Name: Colchicum 'Waterlily'

Common Name: Waterlily Autumn Crocus

Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Blooming Time: September to October

Bloom Duration: 2 to 3 Weeks

Fragrance: None

Plant Habit: Low, Clumping

Characteristics: Large, double lilac-pink blooms resembling waterlilies; blooms appear without foliage in fall; foliage emerges in spring and dies back in early summer; deer and rodent-resistant.

Spacing: 6 to 8 inches

Height: 6 to 8 inches

Width: 4 to 6 inches

Maintenance Requirements: Very low; plant in well-drained soil in late summer, allow foliage to die back naturally in spring, and avoid disturbance once established.