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Turkey Crocus, Cloth of Gold Crocus 'Cloth of Gold'

Crocus angustifolius

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Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Crocus (KROH-kus)
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Species
angustifolius (an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-us)
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Synonym
Crocus susianus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Smooth
Height
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)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
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Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

GARBERVILLE, California

Louisville, Kentucky

Taylorsville, Kentucky

Beavercreek, Oregon

Salt Lake City, Utah

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smiln32
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | neutral

An early bloomer (late winter/early spring). Flower petals are golden yellow. This is an old species dating back to the 16th century. ...Read More

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