None Widely Recorded (Colchicum Eucomoides) is a perennial bulb in the Colchicaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets. It can be grown indoors.

Colchicum eucomoides is a stemless, cormous geophyte native to the Western Cape of South Africa, noted for its lanceolate, ground-hugging leaves and dense, sessile flower heads.

None Widely Recorded

None Widely Recorded

Colchicum Eucomoides

Colchicum eucomoides is a stemless, cormous geophyte native to the Western Cape of South Africa, noted for its lanceolate, ground-hugging leaves and dense, sessile flower heads.

Quick Facts

Type
bulb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

⚠️
Not Pet Safe
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Not Child Safe
☠️
Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:specimen, seasonal interest

Care Calendar

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Taxonomy

Family:Colchicaceae
Genus:Colchicum