Crocus banaticus

Crocus banaticus

Native to:
Czechia-Slovakia | Hungary | NW. Balkan Pen. | Romania | Ukraine

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Iridaceae
Genus:
Crocus
Species:
Crocus banaticus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
15 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
violet, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification for 2-3 months; germination occurs in spring after temperatures rise.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Expose to fluctuation outdoor winter temperatures including freezing for 3 months. Gradually increase light and temperature in the spring. * best sown in fall; grow seedlings @ 4°C; leave in pot for 2 years before planting out

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society