This flower blooms in late summer. Do you recognise it? James Lenfield, Birds & Blooms reader.
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Your mystery plant is a Colchicum, not an autumn crocus. Bulb planting in late summer or early autumn produces autumn flowers the same year. Find out when to plant lily bulbs.
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he next spring, the bulbs grow 6- to 8-inch leaves for 6–8 weeks before dying. In late summer or early autumn, flowers bloom. The leafless blooms surprise the late-season garden.
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“We found this purple tulip-like flower at a cemetery. What is it? requests reader Tamara DiBartola.
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Melinda: Autumn crocus is botanically called as Colchicum. Spring leaves expire after a month or two.
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Autumn brings these little leafless blossoms. Buy these from a bulb company, which sells many types.
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Autumn crocus bulbs bloom quickly after planting in late summer or early autumn. Combine these bulbs with annual or perennial blooms in borders or ground coverings.
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