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 3–8Climate Mediterranean

Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — is an early spring herald with a bloom size of about 1-1.5 inches

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–8

Shape & size

Mature height: 0.25–0.5 Ft.

Classification

Family: Iridaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — reaching a height of 3-4 inches; the flowers come in a splendid array, image 65

Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — The flowers come in a splendid array, image 74

Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — from creamy whites and sunny yellows to deep purples and bicolored petals; contributing to a thriving ecosystem, image 75

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 76

Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — The cup-shaped flowers perched on slender stalks emerge from grass-like foliage that is finely textured; the, image 77

Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — the Snow Crocus should be planted in well-drained soil with a preference for full to partial sunlight exposure, image 78

Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — these low-maintenance flowers are also resistant to deer and attract early pollinators like bees; the flowers, image 80

Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — contributing to a thriving ecosystem within your client's garden sanctuary, image 81

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 82

Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — bulb with lavender and purple and white and yellow blooms; the flowers come in a splendid array, image 83

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 79

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 85

Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — bulb for full or half; contributing to a thriving ecosystem within your client's garden sanctuary, image 84

Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — Ideal for rock gardens and naturalizing; the flowers come in a splendid array, image 89

Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — The flowers come in a splendid array, image 95

Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — making it ideal for planting in rock gardens; plant bulbs at a depth of 3 inches, in well-drained soil for a, image 94

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 93

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 92

Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — is a delightful harbinger of spring; plant bulbs at a depth of 3 inches, in well-drained soil for a splash of, image 91

Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — scientifically named Crocus chrysanthus; contributing to a thriving ecosystem within your client's garden, image 90

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) — These hardy perennials feature goblet-shaped flowers in varied hues; contributing to a thriving ecosystem within, image 87

Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — reaching a height of 3-4 inches; the flowers come in a splendid array, image 86

Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — from creamy whites and sunny yellows to deep purples and bicolored petals; contributing to a thriving ecosystem, image 96

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