corm

Anemone corms look like a wrinkled acorn, while ranunculus corms resemble a tiny, shriveled octopus — neither appears very promising.

It all starts with the planting of corms, which look like bulbs.

Colchicum corms contain colchicine, a powerful alkaloid that’s been used in pharmaceuticals for years.

Provided that you can keep squirrels from devouring the newly planted corms, all crocus are long-lasting once established and readily multiply.

If you are planting corms that are hard to orient visually, place them on their side.