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Planting Autumn Crocus (Colchicum)

I don't believe I have ever grown autumn crocus ( colchicum - I love to say that word) -  although we did inherit one when we moved into this house. I moved it, and apparently it did not like that because I never saw it again. I have always wanted to grow it, but I always think about it at the wrong time of year. Plus, I never see it at nurseries (not even at Yard N' Garden Land). When a friend offered me some, I said YES. She gave me one special one called "Waterlily" and several that I guess we would call the  "average one".  'Waterlily' The question then was where on earth would I would plant them. I read that they are nice in grassy areas so I then decided to plant them along the grassy pathway in front. (This pathway is about to become a gravel pathway as I am refusing to water it daily. Michael wins this battle and gets to do the "told you so" dance .) I decided to tuck the primo one at the corner of the path next to this pot. Diggin...
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Plume Poppy

Plume Poppy (Macleaya cordata) - one of the few bright spots in the drab late July garden.



Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. Lisa at GreenbowJuly 25, 2012 at 4:55 AM

    What lovely foliage. A bright spot indeed.

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  2. LesJuly 25, 2012 at 5:15 AM

    I love my plume poppy, but do not trust it.

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  3. RandyJuly 25, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    That's cool foliage! Drab is a good way to describe my garden right now, but I don't see how that term could ever apply to yours!

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  4. Rob (ourfrenchgarden)July 25, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    Phillip the plume poppy always does well for you. Nice colour to the foliage.

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  5. C. C.July 25, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    Philip, do you have this in shade? I love the blue color.

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  6. Janet, The Queen of SeafordJuly 25, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    Really neat foliage, love how it spills into the yard.

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  7. Phillip OliverJuly 25, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    Les, it does get out of hand sometimes but it is easy to pull up.

    C.C., it is in partial shade (just a few hours sun).

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  8. Gardener on Sherlock StreetJuly 25, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    What a pretty plant. Like lace in the garden.

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  9. PattyJuly 25, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    Many MANY years ago, I received a plume poppy in a trade with someone in the east. This was done through GardenWeb.com. She warned me it could be invasive, and she begged me not to curse her because of this. Eventually I did poison it because it was taking over the bed where it was growing. That was long ago and it has popped up again after being gone for so long. I really love the plant because of the bicolor foliage, so I might have to start it in an area of the yard where it won't matter.

    For anyone interested, you can still swap plants through GardenWEb, either by mail or at one of many plant swaps throughout each state.

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  10. Rosedale GardenJuly 26, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    I was given an autumn clematis by a friend. Later I read in Southern Living that if you wanted to get even with someone,give them this plant. If you want to keep them as a friend, don't give it to them. I went back to work the next day and told her what I read. we're still friends.

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  11. ChristineAugust 4, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    Do the deer like it? I love the foliage.

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