Species Crocus, Autumn Crocus, Fall Crocus

Crocusbanaticus

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Crocus (KROH-kus)
Species
banaticus (ba-NAT-ee-kus)
Synonym
Crocus herbertianus
Crocus iridiflorus
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 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
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
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

GARBERVILLE, California

Lewisberry, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 8b) | October 2004 | positive

This crocus comes from central Europe and grows to only 10cm high. pokerboy.

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