The 'Innocence' cultivar is one of the varieties developed for its striking white flowers, which stand out against the green backdrop of autumn. The name 'Innocence' likely refers to the purity and elegance of the white blooms.
As with all the x byzantinum cultivars this is thought to have garden origins dating way back with some C. cilicicum in the parentage. Colchicum byzantinum was cultivated in gardens for its ornamental value in the 19th century. It was appreciated for its ability to bloom in the fall, adding color when many other plants have finished flowering.
The seeds and bulbs of colchicums contain colchicine, a compound used historically in medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties and treatment of gout. Ancient Greek and Roman physicians were aware of its effects.
The 'Innocence' cultivar is one of the varieties developed for its striking white flowers, which stand out against the green backdrop of autumn. The name 'Innocence' likely refers to the purity and elegance of the white blooms.
As with all the x byzantinum cultivars this is thought to have garden origins dating way back with some C. cilicicum in the parentage. Colchicum byzantinum was cultivated in gardens for its ornamental value in the 19th century. It was appreciated for its ability to bloom in the fall, adding color when many other plants have finished flowering.
The seeds and bulbs of colchicums contain colchicine, a compound used historically in medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties and treatment of gout. Ancient Greek and Roman physicians were aware of its effects.
