Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Iridaceae

Genus:

Crocus

Species:

Crocus cancellatus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

white, lilac, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, early pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best when sown fresh in autumn. May take extended period or require patience as germination can be erratic.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI