Crocus-Spring angustifolius

Crocus angustifolius is known as the "cloth of gold crocus" with golden orangey-yellow flowers with bold purple markings.

Crocus angustifolius is known as the “cloth of gold crocus” and will be sure to brighten your day with an abundance of golden orangey-yellow flowers with bold purple markings on the outer side of the petals. It hails from Ukraine and Armenia. Grow in the garden or they can be naturalized and will grow anywhere grass does, but don’t mow them until the foliage dies back.

Common Name:  Crocus - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]

Family:  Iridaceae (The Iris Family)

Zone Hardiness:  3-8

Light:  Full Sun, Part Sun

Height:  under 4"

Width:  under 4"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Yellow

Secondary Bloom Colour:  Purple

Bloom Time:  Spring

Foliage Colour:  Green

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

Soil Moisture:  Average

Stem Colour:  

Fragrance:  Yes

Berries:  

Benefits:  Bees

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Woodland, scrub and meadows from sea level to alpine regions

Award:  AGM

Geographical Origin:  Europe and Western Russia