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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

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) — This low-maintenance perennial is ideal for naturalizing in lawns and under trees; is a herald of spring with cup-shaped, image 129

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — with each bulb producing narrow; grass-like leaves and a singular striking flower, image 135

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — Plant corms 3-4 inches deep and 2-3 inches apart; when designing a garden landscape, image 97

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — is a herald of spring with cup-shaped; plant corms 3-4 inches deep and 2-3 inches apart, image 63

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — in well-drained soil to ensure proper root development; bulb with purple and white blooms, image 173

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — 3 to 4 inches deep and about 2 to 3 inches apart; it's resistant to deer and other pests, image 110

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — and is an excellent choice for rock gardens; crocus vernus reaches a modest height of 4 to 6 inches, image 117

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 205

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — in well-drained soil to ensure proper root development; bulb with purple and white blooms, image 80

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — and is an excellent choice for rock gardens; crocus vernus reaches a modest height of 4 to 6 inches

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — in well-drained soil to ensure proper root development; bulb with purple and white blooms, image 204

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — commonly referred to as the Spring Crocus or Giant Crocus; with each flower measuring approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — requiring minimal care once established; often even pushing up through the snow, image 115

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — vibrant flowers in purple; with each bulb producing narrow, image 188

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — and deep yellows to striped or variegated patterns; vibrant flowers in purple

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — with each flower measuring approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter; a member of the Iridaceae family, image 139

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — Plant corms 3-4 inches deep and 2-3 inches apart; when designing a garden landscape, image 159

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — When designing a garden landscape; 3 to 4 inches deep and about 2 to 3 inches apart, image 149

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — requiring minimal care once established; often even pushing up through the snow, image 84

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — A unique characteristic of crocuses is their cup-shaped, image 171

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 174

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — purple and white flowers in the garden; and deep yellows to striped or variegated patterns, image 153

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — This low-maintenance perennial is ideal for naturalizing in lawns and under trees; is a herald of spring with cup-shaped, image 67

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — requiring minimal care once established; often even pushing up through the snow, image 146

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