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Crocus

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

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) — bulb for full or half; providing a striking contrast and a promise of the warmer weather to come, image 186

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — Plant corms 3-4 inches deep and 2-3 inches apart; when designing a garden landscape

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — and is an excellent choice for rock gardens

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — creating a more vivid display with each passing season.<br><br>Crocus vernus is a low-maintenance plant; meaning they will gradually

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — these bulbs can be used to provide early spring color; and is an excellent choice for rock gardens, image 150

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 131

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — grass-like leaves and a singular striking flower; these plants thrive in full sun to partial shade and are hardy in USDA, image 105

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — The blooms exhibit a stunning range of colors; these bulbs can be used to provide early spring color, image 75

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — with each bulb producing narrow; grass-like leaves and a singular striking flower

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — The blooms exhibit a stunning range of colors; these bulbs can be used to provide early spring color, image 137

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — often even pushing up through the snow

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — creating a more vivid display with each passing season.<br><br>Crocus vernus is a low-maintenance plant; meaning they will, image 145

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — meaning they will gradually multiply and spread over the years

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — These plants thrive in full sun to partial shade and are hardy in USDA zones 3 through 8; offering early-season nectar for, image 81

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 ensure proper

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — offering early-season nectar for pollinators and a splash of color to awakening gardens; is an enchanting herbaceous, image 68

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — A unique characteristic of crocuses is their cup-shaped, image 109

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — often even pushing up through the snow; bulb for full or half, image 89

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 154

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — meaning they will gradually multiply and spread over the years; the blooms exhibit a stunning range of colors, image 206

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — The blooms exhibit a stunning range of colors

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — meaning they will gradually multiply and spread over the years; the blooms exhibit a stunning range of colors, image 113

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — with each flower measuring approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter; a member of the Iridaceae family

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 189

Photographs by 12 contributors

Flocci Nivis, CC BY 4.0 · source
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Robert Flogaus-Faust, CC BY 4.0 · source
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Anna.Massini, CC BY 4.0 · source

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