Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Iridaceae

Genus:

Crocus

Species:

Crocus beydaglarensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

10 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr

Bloom Colors:

white, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, early pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Germination occurs in spring after cold stratification. Seeds may remain dormant for extended periods in nature.

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