Species Crocus, Autumn Crocus, Fall Crocus

Coos Bay, OR
zone 9a
This is a wonderful greek crocus with an unusual blooming period that that bridges the gap between the...Read More early spring and late fall species. The foliage emerges in late fall followed soon after by the flowers. For me the blooms have come over a long period of time as opposed to the single flush of flowers from others species that I have grown; So far it has been blooming four weeks since early december and still has more buds showing at the base. The flowers are also nicely scented. It has benefited here from overhead cover to protect it from the heavy winter rains that occur along the oregon coast. Most likely this is a fairly tender plant due to its habit of coming into growth in the middle of winter.