Crocus minimus
Crocus minimus
- Native to:
- Corse | Italy | Sardegna
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Iridaceae
- Genus:
- Crocus
- Species:
- Crocus minimus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte
- Height:
- 8 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- feb,mar,apr
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, violet
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, early pollinators
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best at cool temperatures (10-15°C). Fresh seed shows better germination rates than stored seed.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Expose to fluctuation outdoor winter temperatures including freezing for 3 months. Gradually increase light and temperature in the spring. * best sown in fall; grow seedlings @ 4°C; leave in pot for 2 years before planting out