Colchicum longipes (Androcymbium longipes)

Colchicum longipes (Androcymbium longipes)

Family: Colchicaceae

Common name: Men-in-a-Longboat

It arises from a slightly flattened tuber with a black fibrous covering. It usually has at least four leaves, the outer two straggling along the ground and the inner leaves standing erect.

Sowing instructions: Seed is sown in autumn, thinly, in deep (min. 10 cm) seed trays, to allow for root development. The soil medium should be well drained, a recommended mix being 2 parts sand: 2 parts compost: 1 part loam or equal parts sand and compost, and the seeds should be planted 3-4 mm deep, covered with clean sand and kept moist and lightly shaded.

Locality: Ex Hort. Harvest: January 2024