Dutch Crocus, Spring Crocus 'King of the Striped'

Crocusvernus

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Crocus (KROH-kus)
Species
vernus (VER-nus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

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

GARBERVILLE, California

Divernon, Illinois

Florence, Mississippi

Tamworth, New Hampshire

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

Houston, Texas

Leesburg, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Lewisburg, PA (Zone 6b) | June 2012 | positive

Very large crocus flower in pure white with well-defined purple stripes. Even a few of these catch the eye due to their brightness and size.

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Houston, TX (Zone 8b) | March 2005 | positive

I purchased some bulbs past October I saw the pictures and I knew I wanted those in my garden. However I have no flowers yet. I gave few ...Read More

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