Autumn Crocus Seeds – Hardy Perennial Fall Bloomer

Add a splash of color to your fall garden with Autumn Crocus Seeds, a perennial favorite known for its vibrant lilac-pink blooms that appear in late autumn when most other plants are fading. These low-maintenance plants bring charm to garden borders, rock gardens, and lawns, offering an elegant touch just before winter sets in. The Autumn Crocus is admired for its ability to thrive in cool weather and naturalize beautifully year after year.

Features:

• Elegant Fall Blooms: Produces soft purple-pink flowers in late autumn, brightening up the garden season’s end.

• Perennial Beauty: Returns each year with minimal care once established.

• Easy to Grow: Suitable for both beginners and experienced gardeners.

• Versatile Planting: Perfect for lawns, borders, and under deciduous trees.

• Deer and Rabbit Resistant: Naturally unappealing to grazing animals.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Colchicum autumnale

• Common Name (U.S.): Autumn Crocus

• Plant Type: Perennial bulbous plant

• Flower Color: Lilac to light purple

• Blooming Season: Late autumn (September to November)

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Water Requirements: Moderate watering; avoid waterlogging

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

• Planting Season:

  • Zones 4–6: Plant in late summer (August–September)

  • Zones 7–9: Plant in early autumn (September–October)

• Planting Depth: 3–4 inches deep

• Spacing: 6–8 inches apart

• Growth Height: 6–10 inches

• Maintenance: Low; remove spent blooms to encourage healthy growth