Crocus Mix
Crocus spp. (Mixed varieties)
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 2-3 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | 3-4 in deep |
| Chilling hours | 12-15 weeks below 40°F |
| Life expectancy | 5+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun - Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, sandy or loamy soil |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.0 |
| Zones | 3-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Linear (Long, narrow) |
| Foliage colour | Green with white central stripe |
| Bloom | Purple, white, yellow, striped |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Summer Dormant |
Root System
| System | Specialized Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Fine Roots (< 2 mm) |
| Function | Absorptive Roots (Lower Orders) |
| Propagation | Corm division; naturalizes by self-seeding |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Chionodoxa, Snowdrops, Muscari |
Where it came from
| Grower | Home Depot |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Home Depot |
Care
Allow foliage to remain until it completely dies back to feed the corms for next year.
Maintenance
Lift and divide corms every 3-4 years if clumps become overcrowded.
Cleanup
Remove dead foliage once fully browned. Corms may be left in ground year-round in zones 3-8.
Notes
Mix of early spring blooming corms. Naturalizes readily under lawns and in borders. One of first blooms of the season.