Colchicum speciosum
Showy Colchicum, Autumn Crocus, Meadow Saffron
Family: Liliaceae Lily
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 6A - 9A |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Pink |
| Bloom time | Early Fall to Late Fall |
| Water needs | Dry to moist |
| Landscape uses | Alpine garden, border, foundation, massing, rock garden, specimen |
| Height | 6" to 10" / 15cm to 25cm |
| Spread | 4" to 6" / 10cm to 15cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Bloom attributes | Suitable for cut flowers |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Naturalizing |