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Crocus Vernus

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Overview

Crocus vernus, or Spring Crocus, is a herald of spring with cup-shaped, vibrant flowers in purple, yellow, or white. Reaching 3-6 inches in height, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Plant corms 3-4 inches deep and 2-3 inches apart. This low-maintenance perennial is ideal for naturalizing in lawns and under trees, offering early-season nectar for pollinators and a splash of color to awakening gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–8Type BulbClimate Mediterranean
Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — is a herald of spring with cup-shaped; plant corms 3-4 inches deep and 2-3 inches apart, image 94
Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — Crocus vernus reaches a modest height of 4 to 6 inches; this low-maintenance perennial is ideal for naturalizing in lawns, image 134Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — commonly referred to as the Spring Crocus or Giant Crocus; with each flower measuring approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in, image 69Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — Reaching 3-6 inches in height, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil; in well-drained soil to, image 127Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — Plant corms 3-4 inches deep and 2-3 inches apart; when designing a garden landscape, image 190Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — is an enchanting herbaceous perennial that heralds the arrival of spring with its vibrant bloomsCrocus (Crocus Vernus) — The blooms exhibit a stunning range of colors; these bulbs can be used to provide early spring color+226

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Mature height
0.25–0.5 Ft.
Mature width
0.25–0.5 Ft.

Classification

Type
Bulb
Family
Iridaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — is a herald of spring with cup-shaped; plant corms 3-4 inches deep and 2-3 inches apart, image 94
Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — Crocus vernus reaches a modest height of 4 to 6 inches; this low-maintenance perennial is ideal for naturalizing in lawns, image 134
Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — commonly referred to as the Spring Crocus or Giant Crocus; with each flower measuring approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in, image 69
Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — Reaching 3-6 inches in height, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil; in well-drained soil to, image 127
Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — Plant corms 3-4 inches deep and 2-3 inches apart; when designing a garden landscape, image 190
Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — is an enchanting herbaceous perennial that heralds the arrival of spring with its vibrant blooms
Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — The blooms exhibit a stunning range of colors; these bulbs can be used to provide early spring color
Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — vibrant flowers in purple; with each bulb producing narrow, image 126
Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — meaning they will gradually multiply and spread over the years; the blooms exhibit a stunning range of colors, image 175
Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — offering early-season nectar for pollinators and a splash of color to awakening gardens
Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — Reaching 3-6 inches in height, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil; in well-drained soil to, image 158
Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — and deep yellows to striped or variegated patterns; vibrant flowers in purple, image 138
Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — is an enchanting herbaceous perennial that heralds the arrival of spring with its vibrant blooms; requiring minimal care, image 101
Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — with each bulb producing narrow; grass-like leaves and a singular striking flower, image 166
Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — these bulbs can be used to provide early spring color
Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — creating a more vivid display with each passing season.<br><br>Crocus vernus is a low-maintenance plant
Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — and deep yellows to striped or variegated patterns; vibrant flowers in purple, image 169
Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — bulb with purple and white blooms; creating a more vivid display with each passing season.<br><br>Crocus vernus is a, image 92
Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — is a herald of spring with cup-shaped
Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — often even pushing up through the snow; bulb for full or half
Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — with each bulb producing narrow; grass-like leaves and a singular striking flower, image 73
Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — Reaching 3-6 inches in height, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil
Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — requiring minimal care once established
Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — vibrant flowers in purple; with each bulb producing narrow, image 64
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