Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Iridaceae

Genus:

Crocus

Species:

Crocus oreocreticus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

12 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr

Bloom Colors:

white, purple, lilac

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, early pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Best germinated fresh; older seed may show reduced viability. Requires cool temperatures around 15-18°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI