Crocuses - Crocus (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Crocuses

Crocuses include flowering plants that bloom in the autumn, winter, or spring. The name comes from the Greek word "krokos," meaning saffron, because of the spice obtained from the flower of one of these species. Many crocuses are cultivated for ornamental purposes as well as for commercial saffron production.

Scientific classification

Genus

Crocuses (Crocus)

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8 cm to 15 cm

Spread

2.5 cm to 8 cm

Flower Size

Semi-evergreen

Leaf type

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Spring

Growth Season

Rapid

Growth Rate

Images of Crocuses

Species

Dutch crocus Woodland crocus Snow crocus Autumn crocus Saffron crocus Riviera crocus Yellow crocus Silvery crocus Bieberstein's crocus Cloth of gold Hairy crocus Crocus luteus Dutch crocus 'King of the Striped'Crocuses 'Zwanenburg Bronze'Snow crocus 'Prins Claus'Snow crocus 'Ard Schenk'Snow crocus 'Romance'Crocus goulimyi 'Mani White'Silvery crocus 'Miss Vain'Dutch crocus 'Flower Record'Snow crocus 'Ruby Giant'Snow crocus 'Goldilocks'Snow crocus 'Ladykiller'Snow crocus 'Cream Beauty'Snow crocus 'Zwanenburg Bronze'Crocuses 'Golden Yellow'Sieber's crocus ' Bowles White'Sieber's crocus 'Tricolor'Dutch crocus 'Pickwick'Dutch crocus 'Grand Maître'Hairy crocus 'Zephyr'Crocuses 'Blue Pearl'Crocuses 'Mixed Colours'Snow crocus 'Blue Pearl'Snow crocus 'Yalta'Sieber's crocus 'Violet Queen'Snow crocus 'Albus'Dutch crocus 'Remembrance'Snow crocus 'Gipsy Girl'Crocus minimus 'Spring Beauty'Crocuses 'Tricolor'Silvery crocus 'Blue Pearl'Snow crocus 'Barr's Purple'

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Cup-shaped flowers in purple, yellow, and white hues, 1-4 inches (2.5-10 cm) tall.

Linear leaves with silver-white central stripe, less than 1/4 inch (6 mm) wide.

Low-growing, compact plants with grass-like foliage and clustered growth habit.

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Care Guide for Crocuses

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Crocuses thrives in temperate habitats, preferring moderate hydration and tolerating brief dry spells. For optimal growth, water weekly, adjusting for seasonal changes; use less water during dormancy and increase as it prepares to bloom.

Propagation: Crocuses is primarily propagated through corm division after blooming, though seeds can also be used. Successful growth requires well-draining soil, cooler temperatures, and indirect sunlight. Follow a detailed process after foliage dies, including separating and replanting corms, with careful watering and mulching in colder climates.

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