Autumn Crocus - Colchicum Autumnale flowers in late September or early October. This crocus contains unstable alkaloid poisons. If enough flowers, seeds, corms or leaves are eaten, death may result. All animals are susceptible to colchicine, the primary toxins. You will also find that Tulips and Daffodils can also cause problems if eaten.
Crocus Sativus - Saffron Crocus is the source of saffron. The quintessential seasoning for paella and other dishes from the Mediterranean and Asia. Each flower produces three showy red stigmas, which have been used for flavoring and coloring food since Roman times.
I only have the Giant Colchicum in pink in my garden, but I have the lavender ones ordered and hopefully will add them to my flower beds in a week or so. The picture shown above is of bulbs that I planted three years ago and are now ready to divide when they have finished blooming.
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I really praise this. As this is a beautiful post with beautiful pots and plants. This pot looks very nice. As I like to gather them in my house.
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