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Snow Crocus, Golden Crocus 'Snowbunting'

Crocuschrysanthus

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Family

Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Crocus (KROH-kus)

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Species

chrysanthus (kris-ANTH-us)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Smooth

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 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

Pale Yellow

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

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