Snow Crocus, Golden Crocus 'Blue Pearl'

Crocuschrysanthus

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Crocus (KROH-kus)
Species
chrysanthus (kris-ANTH-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Light Blue
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
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)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

CHUGIAK, Alaska

GARBERVILLE, California

Clifton, Colorado

Hawkinsville, Georgia

Hebron, Kentucky

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Rochester, New York

Southold, New York

Coshocton, Ohio

Toledo, Ohio

Salt Lake City, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
2
neutrals
0
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R
Toronto, ON (Zone 5b) | March 2010 | positive

The first flower to bloom in our garden this year. Several flowers per bulb, very showy. Will be planting more of these beauties!

M
Coon Rapids, MN (Zone 4a) | April 2008 | positive

I planted some from last year's spring container in the fall and they are blooming this year 2008. Lots of blooms for such small corms - ...Read More

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Ocean Park, Surrey, BC (Zone 6b) | August 2007 | positive

These little flowers are so welcome in mid-winter because they are the first bulbs to bloom and you know that no matter how cold it is, s...Read More

M
Hebron, KY | November 2006 | positive

My favorite color of Crocus! Beautiful! Love it, but so do Rabbits!

Wish the Wild Rabbits would stop eating my Crocus (l...Read More

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Denver, CO | March 2006 | positive

A nice little early blooming cultivar. I think it needs to be in numbers for the subtle color to really have any effect. If added to a...Read More

E
| December 2004 | neutral

One of the first plants to emerge and often times doing so while there is still snow on the ground. Mason bees as well as introduced Ita...Read More

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Baa
| February 2003 | neutral

A Chrysanthus hybrid cultivar.

Bears slim, linear to lance shaped, mid-grey green leaves with a clear white stripe down th...Read More

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