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Posted 12/13/2022 in Bulb

Crocus tommasinianus

One of the first flowers to bloom in the late winter/early spring, Crocus tommasinianus features pale lavender to red-purple with white throats and narrow linear leaves. Flowers close at night and open up in the morning but usually remain closed on rainy/cloudy days.

Post Details

Latin Name
Crocus tommasinianus
Common Name
Snow Crocus
Planting Zone
Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Special Interest
Deer Resistant
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
.25-.5 ft
Spread
.25-.5 ft
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

One of the first flowers to bloom in the late winter/early spring, Crocus tommasinianus features pale lavender to red-purple with white throats and narrow linear leaves. Flowers close at night and open up in the morning but usually remain closed on rainy/cloudy days.

Special Care Instructions

Plants naturalize by self-seeding. Plant 4" deep and apart. Leave foliage until it yellows.

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