Colchicum‘Giant’

Cormous heirloom perennial grown since 1926 that sends up strappy foliage in spring that is dormant by summer with super-sized naked blooms in fall – one of tallest and most free flowering of the genus…overlapping lavender-checkered petals sporting white centers and purple anthers, 10-12” high in October. Thrives in sun in well-drained soil, appreciates moisture during growth and bloom periods, fine with dry during summer dormancy. Deer/critter resistant.  All parts are toxic.