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Dutch Crocus

Crocus vernus

Description:

Dutch crocus is one of the hardiest, if not the hardiest, crocus species readily available to home gardeners. A true harbinger of spring, it can be planted in borders, rock gardens, and even lawns. After flowering, the foliage must be left intact until it withers, which may cause lawn-mower anxiety in some gardeners. Often sold as "mixed crocus," cultivars of this species are typically white, lilac, or purple and white striped.

Habitat:

borders, rock gardens, and even lawns. Provide full sun to light shade and average, well-drained soil. In fall, plant corms four inches deep in groups of six or more. Lift and separate them after four or five years, discarding the mother corm.

Notes:

Very early blooming; naturalizes in lawn.

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3 Comments

keithp2012
keithp2012 11 years ago

Thank you, I got it the day the flower opened

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 12 years ago

Wonderful photos beautiful flower!

kempokylie
kempokylie 12 years ago

Its sooo ptretty

keithp2012
Spotted by
keithp2012

West Babylon, New York, USA

Spotted on Mar 15, 2012
Submitted on Mar 15, 2012

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