| Description | A group of easy to grow small plants. Bloom in the early spring and are very hardy. |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | All Plants, Bulbs, corms, tubers, rhizoms, etc. |
| Hardiness Zone | 4-8 |
| Sunlight | full sun |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average, well drained |
| Flowers | Goblet-shaped flowers that close at night and during cold weather. Come in a multitude of colors. The stigmas of the flower are bright yellow. Blooms end of March early April in Zone #5. |
| Leaves | grass-like, may with a silver streak. |
| Dimensions | 3-5" high |
| Maintenance | plant corms 5" deep, 1-2 inches apart |
| Propagation | division of corms |
| Native Site | Native to mountainous regions of the Mediterranean. |
| Misc Facts | The name Crocus is derived from the greek word Krokos. |
| Author's Notes | Crocuses are easy to grow and will perennialize and last for a long time in your garden. They look best if planted in mass. Always grow close to where they can be seen without having to wander to far in the yard. |
| Notes & Reference | #179-Bulbs (Time Life Books), #232-The Plant Finders Guide to Early Bulbs (Rod Leeds) |
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