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Autumn Crocus, Fall Crocus 'Albus'

Crocuscartwrightianus

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Family

Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Crocus (KROH-kus)

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Species

cartwrightianus (kart-RITE-ee-AY-nus)

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Synonym

Crocus sativus var. cartwrightianus

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

This plant is resistant to deer

Velvet/Fuzzy

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Lavender

Bloom Time

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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