Crocus tommasinianus
Early Crocus, Tommasini's Crocus, Snow Crocus
Family |
Iridaceae |
Genus |
Crocus |
Species |
tommasinianus |
Category |
Bulbs, Perennials |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
7b - 8a |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
7 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H5 |
Temperature (°C) |
-12 - (-9) |
Temperature (°F) |
5 - 15 |
Height |
10 cm |
Spread |
10 cm |
General Description |
Dwarf, deciduous perennial that grows from a corm. |
Landscape |
Gravel and rock gardens. |
Cultivation |
Best grown in gritty to moderately fertile soil. |
Growth |
Fast |
ID Characteristic |
Long tubular flowers with narrow leaves that appear in early spring. |
Pests |
Mice, voles and squirrels. |