Colchicum autumnaleWell, not exactly new! But in my area of the world, these lovely, purple flowers are commonly grown in local gardens. They are the Autumn Crocus, also called Meadow Saffron and Naked Lady. The Latin name is Colchicum autumnale. They start to bloom in September and do not last too long. Their long and delicate, translucent green stems bend down to the ground as the flowers begins to wilt. They grow in patches, with many blooms. They are really beautiful, with the blooms being a delicate, pinkish purple color. When photographing them in direct sunlight, the pink comes through predominantly. In the shade, the color will show more towards the purple end of the spectrum.
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ooh Peggy… I LOVE the fall crocus… Mom always had those around the house. Lovely mix of sun and shade images…
Thank you, Darlisa! I really love them too! Wish they thrived a bit longer, though. They really brighten up a cloudy, fall day!
yes, they come and go way too quickly!
Beautifully captured!
Thank you, William!
Around here I’ve never seen the Naked Ladies grow in bunches like yours. Here, they’re more likely in single rows. Wonderful images though! I think I like your version better.
Glad you like our Naked Ladies! LOL