Species Crocus, Wild Saffron Crocus
Crocuscartwrightianus

Synonym:Crocus graecus

Synonym:Crocus cartwrightianus var. creticus

Synonym:Crocus pallasii

Synonym:Crocus sativus subsp. cartwrightianus

Synonym:Crocus sativus var. cartwrightianus

Category
Bulbs

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Velvet/Fuzzy

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Lavender

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

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