Kingdom Plantae Family Colchicaceae Scientific name Colchicum kotschyi Rank Species | Order Liliales Genus Colchicum Higher classification Colchicum | |
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Colchicum kotschyi is a species native to Iran, Iraq and Turkey. It blooms relatively early for an autumn flowering colchicum, as early as August. The flowers open to a pink-purple colour, but white flowered specimens are common in the wild. The plant reaches up to 2 m (6") tall and grows well in sunny, warm locations.
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