Crocus vernus
Crocus
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Description:
Crocus is one of the first plants to bloom in the spring. It grows from a corm, which is a bulb-like underground stem structure. White or purple flowers bloom for two or three weeks in late winter to early spring. Crocus flowers close at night and on cloudy days. Its grass-like foliage fades as the plants go dormant in late spring. Plant Crocus in groups in flower beds, borders, or rock gardens for early spring color. Great choice for mass planting in lawns or under trees.
Plant Details:
Other Common Names: Dutch Crocus, Spring Crocus
Plant Type: Flower, Perennial
New Jersey Native: No
Bloom Times: Spring
Bloom Colors: Purple, White
Deer Resistance: Some
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Bees and Other Pollinators
Salt Tolerance: Low to None
Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Physiographic Region: All Regions in NJ
Grows in Special Ecoregions: Barrier Island/Coastal
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic, Sandy
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil pH: Slightly Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Light Needs of Plant
Optimal Light: Full Sun
Light Range: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs of Plant
Soil Moisture: Dry
Drought Tolerance: Low
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 0.25 - 0.5 ft
Spread: 0.25 - 0.5 ft
Growth Rate: Medium