Colchicum coloratum ssp burchelii - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds Loofah

Colchicum coloratum ssp burchelii - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds LoofahColchicum is a genus of perennial flowering plants containing around 160 species which grow from bulb like corms. It is a member of the botanical family Colchicaceae, and is native to West Asia, Europe, parts of the Mediterranean coast, down the East African coast to South Africa and the Western Cape. In this genus, the ovary of the flower is underground. As a consequence, the styles are extremely long in proportion, often more than 10 cm. All species

The flowers are yellow and larger than the plants

The flowers appear during August

a cape medallion can be substituted

in northeast Libya

containing anywhere between 1060 tiny yellow seeds that are compressed with a curved embryo

misty mountain grasslands at high altitudes

Approximate seeds per gram - 35

'Beltran' is a nice addition to your hanging basket assortment

Usually 50-70 feet in height but can easily reach 130 ft with roughly a 30 foot spread

One plant can yield up to 7kg's of fruit in a single season

Approximate seeds per gram - N/A

white and mauve flowers dominate this lovely varietal