From
the family,
Colchicaceae, having common name(s) associated with the genus; Autumn Crocus, Meadow Saffron.
(syn. 'Giant') Raised by Mr. J. J. Kerbert, Director of Zocher & Co. in Haarlem at the beginning of the 20th Century from a cross with C. speciosum var. bornmuelleri. Very large amethyst-violet flowers with large white center and pale green perianth tube. Ht. 8-10 inches.
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