From
the family,
Colchicaceae, having common name(s) associated with the genus; Autumn Crocus, Meadow Saffron.
(syn. C. 'Pannonicum') Received via Hungary, Arboretum Kamon, as C. pannonicum Griseb. et Schenk, in itself a variable species. It is a uniform, vigorous stock and free-flowering. Flowers bright mauve-violet, with a white line starting at the base of each segment. Long perianth tubes of a deeper violet coloring. Ht. 6-8 inches.
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