False Meadow Saffron
NameFalse Meadow Saffron
Species NameColchicum autumnale
Common NameFalse Meadow Saffron
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)2
Container Typeground
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage Typeherbaceous
Height (cm)10
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesKnown for its toxic properties and its unique flowering habit in autumn, often referred to as 'naked ladies' due to flowers appearing without foliage.
Description
This specimen of False Meadow Saffron displays a vibrant purple flower with prominent yellow stamens, emerging directly from the dry ground. It is a herbaceous perennial, known for its unique autumn bloom before its leaves appear in spring. While not a traditional bonsai, its single, upright flower stalk could be conceptually aligned with an informal upright form.
