

How to identify Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale)
Autumn crocus, also known as Fall crocus, Mysteria
Autumn crocus displays a showy array of purple-pink to white blossoms, each divided into six distinct segments and measuring around 1.5 to 6 inches (4 to 15 cm) long. These attractive flowers emerge in the fall, accompanied by slender, glossy green leaves that grow at the base. Stems are generally absent as the flowers rise straight from the underground tuber. Each bloom is shaped like a narrow tube that fans out into a star-like pattern, a characteristic display that readily captures the interest of pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Star-shaped flowers in shades of purple-pink to white.
Leaves transition from dark green to yellow before summer dormancy.
Flowers measure 1.5 to 6 inches (4 to 15 cm) in length.
Distinct absence of stems; flowers rise directly from underground tuber.
Symmetrical arrangement of six petals on each delicate flower.
The leaves of autumn crocus are dark green and emerge in spring. They are lance-shaped, reaching up to 10 inches (25 cm) in length. The foliage gradually transitions to a yellow hue before dying off by early summer as the plant enters dormancy. Each leaf features a smooth texture with a simple vein pattern. The leaves' robust, dark green color and seasonal changing pattern are distinctive characteristics for identifying this plant.
The flowers of autumn crocus are star-shaped and range in color from lavender-pink to lilac-pink. They bloom in late summer to early fall, reaching heights of 6 to 10 inches (15 to 25 cm). Each flower bears six petals in a delicate, symmetrical arrangement. Notably, the fall blooms appear without accompanying foliage, earning them the nickname 'naked ladies.' The flowers' bright, soft hues and unique emergence make them distinct and easily recognizable.
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Scientific Classification of Autumn crocus