Crocus biflorus
Crocus
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Crocus (Crocus biflorus) - Description
Crocus biflorus is a species of flowering plant in the genus Crocus of the family Iridaceae, native to Italy, Turkey, Iran, southern Ukraine, Armenia and the Caucasus. It is a cormous perennial growing to 6 cm (2. 4 in) tall and wide. It is a highly variable species, with flowers in shades of pale mauve or white, often with darker stripes on the outer tepals. The flowers appear early in spring.
Crocus (Crocus biflorus) - Blooming
Each corm produces one to five blooms, which may be yellow, white, purple, lavender, or bicolored, depending on the cultivar. Flowers appear in late winter or early spring for spring-blooming crocuses. The flowers range from cup to goblet shaped.
Crocus (Crocus biflorus) - Growth
Clump-forming dwarf perennials. Grassy leaves appear just after or with flowers. Most grow best in full sun or partial shade. Works well in rock gardens or borders.
Crocus (Crocus biflorus) - Planting
For spring blooming crocuses, plant in fall, 3-4" deep. For autumn blooming crocuses plant in late summer or early fall. Crocuses won't naturalize where the winter is warm.
Crocus (Crocus biflorus) - Pest
Chipmunks will dig up and eat any Crocus they can.
Crocus (Crocus biflorus) - Soil and irrigation
Poor to average, sandy or gritty soil. Soil should be well-drained, and preferably completely dry when the crocuses are dormant in the summer. Water liberally during the growing season.
