Crocus-Spring korolkowii
Crocus korolkowii has orange-yellow flowers with burgundy black bases and the outer petals flecked with burgundy.
Crocus korolkowii has orange-yellow flowers with burgundy black bases and the outer petals flecked with burgundy. Species, or snow crocus, are some of the first bulbs to emerge in the late winter, two weeks or more before other forms. Appreciates a summer baking. Photo: Wikipedia.
Common Name: Snow Crocus - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Iridaceae (The Iris Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-8
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: < 4"
Width: < 4"
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour: Burgundy
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time:
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Shallow gravelly soil and rocky places from 1200-3000 metres.
Award: AGM
Geographical Origin:
