Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Iridaceae

Genus:

Crocus

Species:

Crocus damascenus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

10 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

feb,mar,apr

Bloom Colors:

white, purple, lavender

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:

Seeds germinate best with cold stratification followed by cool spring temperatures. Corms develop over first year with flowering typically in second or third year.

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