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Snow Crocus

Crocus Chrysanthus

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Overview

Snow Crocus, 'Crocus chrysanthus', is an early spring herald with a bloom size of about 1-1.5 inches, reaching a height of 3-4 inches. These hardy perennials feature goblet-shaped flowers in varied hues, including yellow, white, and purple, set against slender, strap-like foliage. Plant bulbs at a depth of 3 inches, in well-drained soil for a splash of color. USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8. Ideal for rock gardens and naturalizing.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–8Type BulbClimate Mediterranean
Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — contributing to a thriving ecosystem within your client's garden sanctuary, image 165

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Mature height
0.25–0.5 Ft.

Classification

Type
Bulb
Family
Iridaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — bulb with lavender and purple and white and yellow blooms; the flowers come in a splendid array
Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — the Snow Crocus should be planted in well-drained soil with a preference for full to partial sunlight exposure
Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — silvery or golden throated center; plant bulbs at a depth of 3 inches, in well-drained soil for a splash of color
Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — contributing to a thriving ecosystem within your client's garden sanctuary, image 60
Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — bulb for full or half; contributing to a thriving ecosystem within your client's garden sanctuary, image 147
Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — the Snow Crocus should be planted in well-drained soil with a preference for full to partial sunlight exposure, image 99
Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — Plant bulbs at a depth of 3 inches, in well-drained soil for a splash of color, image 151
Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — silvery or golden throated center; plant bulbs at a depth of 3 inches, in well-drained soil for a splash of color, image 97
Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — The flowers come in a splendid array, image 137
Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — Plant bulbs at a depth of 3 inches, in well-drained soil for a splash of color, image 88
Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — the Snow Crocus reaches a modest height of 3 to 4 inches and bears a width of approximately 2 to 3 inches
Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — lavender and purple and white and yellow flowers in the garden; plant bulbs at a depth of 3 inches, in, image 61
Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — Ideal for rock gardens and naturalizing; the flowers come in a splendid array
Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — making a striking appearance often while the last traces of winter snow are still visible; the flowers come in a, image 134
Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — making a striking appearance often while the last traces of winter snow are still visible
Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — bulb for full or half; contributing to a thriving ecosystem within your client's garden sanctuary
Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — The flowers come in a splendid array, image 32
Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — the Snow Crocus reaches a modest height of 3 to 4 inches and bears a width of approximately 2 to 3 inches, image 114
Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — is an early spring herald with a bloom size of about 1-1.5 inches; plant bulbs at a depth of 3 inches, in, image 127
Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — Ideal for rock gardens and naturalizing; the flowers come in a splendid array, image 47
Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — They are best planted in clusters or drifts; plant bulbs at a depth of 3 inches, in well-drained soil for a, image 163
Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — these low-maintenance flowers are also resistant to deer and attract early pollinators like bees; the flowers, image 122
Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — from creamy whites and sunny yellows to deep purples and bicolored petals; contributing to a thriving ecosystem within your
Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — Ideal for rock gardens and naturalizing; the flowers come in a splendid array, image 152
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