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Crocus vernus


Spring Crocus




Origin:  Native to eastern Europe, western Russia.
Family
Iridaceae
Genus
Crocus
Species
vernus
Category
Bulbs, Perennials
Pronunciation
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 8
Canadian Hardiness Zone
1a - 8a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H4 - H7
Temperature (°C)
-37 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)
-35 - 20
Height
10 cm
Spread
10 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
April
Landscape
Suitable for planting in ground covers such as Lamium and Pulmonaria.
Growth
Slow
Habitat
Grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.
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