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