Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Iridaceae

Genus:

Crocus

Species:

Crocus fauseri

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

10 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

feb,mar

Bloom Colors:

white, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, early season pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in cool conditions. Corms can also be propagated by division.

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