Family: Iridaceae
(eye-rid-AY-see-ee) Genus: Crocus (KROH-kus) Species: vernus (VER-nus)
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Category BulbsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunFoliage HerbaceousFoliage Color UnknownHeight under 6 in. (15 cm)Spacing 3-6 in. (7-15 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F) USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F) USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger N/ABloom Color Pale PinkRose/Mauve Magenta (pink-purple) Pale Yellow Bright Yellow Blue-Violet Lavender Medium Purple Dark Purple/Black White/Near White Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Winter/Early SpringOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seedsSeed does not store well; sow as soon as possible |