Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Iridaceae

Genus:

Crocus

Species:

Crocus pestalozzae subsp. violaceus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

12 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

feb,mar,apr

Bloom Colors:

violet, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, early pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Germination occurs in cool temperatures. Seeds may require fall sowing to experience natural cold stratification for spring emergence.

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