Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Iridaceae

Genus:

Crocus

Species:

Crocus laevigatus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

10 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, purple, lilac

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, early pollinators

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with cool temperatures around 15°C. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI