Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Iridaceae

Genus:

Crocus

Species:

Crocus hermoneus subsp. palaestinus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

10 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar

Bloom Colors:

white, purple, violet

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, early season pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes