Colchicum autumnale 'Album'

Colchicum autumnale 'Album'

white, toxic

1 for 5.94 euro/piece

2 for 5.64 euro/piece

from 6 for 5.54 euro/piece

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COLCHICACEAE

Colchicum autumnale 'Album'

bulbs in pots

features

white, toxic
colour : white
leaf colour : green
height : 15 cm
leaf height : 30 cm
flowering : 8-11

soil and conditions

light : sun semi-shade
soil : neutral
moisture : dry soil semi-moist soil

habitat

Fringe of a wood, semi-moist soil (BR2)
Mixed border, semi-moist soil (GB2)
Fringe of a wood, dry soil (BR1)
Mixed border, dry soil (GB1)

extra information

attracts bees

AGM more info

planting density

DRIFT

Plant description

In folk medicine, the plant was used against jaundice. In the Middle Ages, the plant was seen as a magic herb. Carrying the bulb was beleived to provide protection against toothache and plague.