Crocus
Crocus vernus
Fights for its corms — squirrels, mice, and sparrows all take an interest before the flowers are over.
Light Full sun.
Water No watering needed.
Height 10 cm
Spread 3.1 in
Spacing 8 cm
Spacing & sowing
- Plant spacing
- 3.1 in
- In-row spacing
- 3.1 in
- Between rows
- 3.9 in
- Square-foot density
- Not suited to SFG
Growing
- Type
- Flower · Perennial
- Botanical family
- Mixed / other
- Sunlight
- Full sun.
- Watering
- No watering needed.
- Feeding
- A low-nitrogen, high-potash feed at planting time or in late winter.
- Frost tolerant
- Yes
- Flowering
- February
- Pruning
- Never cut the foliage before it yellows off on its own, usually by June.
- Overwintering
- Fully hardy; the corms stay in the ground all year.
Through the year
- Jan–Feb Spring Growth
- Feb–May Flowering
- May–Jun Growing
- Jun–Dec Leaf Fall
- Jan–Jan Leaf Fall
Pests & problems
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