Crocus boryi
Crocus boryi
- Native to:
- Greece | Kriti
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Iridaceae
- Genus:
- Crocus
- Species:
- Crocus boryi
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte
- Height:
- 10 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, white
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 warm.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow immediately, Either the viability of these seeds is short or the species propagates best with fresh seed. Stored seed might be coaxed into germination with temperature cycling and patience. 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