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