Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Iridaceae

Genus:

Crocus

Species:

Crocus salzmannii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

12 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

lilac, purple, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, early pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Sow fresh seed in autumn. May take up to several months for germination, with some seeds germinating in second season.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI