Here's another stunner. This little beauty has unique striping on each outside petal--dark red on pure yellow. It's another gem for any wild bulb collection. This is a true wild variety, but has a similar appearance to a cultivar named "Gypsy Girl."
These are the ones called "Snow Crocus" for obvious reasons. They bloom well before the Dutch Crocus, so for a long season of crocus bloom, plant them both. They work almost exactly the same. Unlike the Dutch crocus group of hybrids, these are true "wild bulbs"--species crocus that grow in the wild in Greece and other areas. Add these jewel-toned beauties to your wildflower collection, and you'll enjoy them for years.
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Botanical Name: Crocus chrysanthus var fuscotinctus
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Common Name: Species or Wild Crocus
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Color: Yellow flowers with dark red flame
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Spread/Width: Plant 16 bulbs per square foot
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Bloom Time: Very early spring
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Sun/Shade: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Preferences: Crocus will grow in most soil types that are well drained.
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Advantages: Good for naturalizing.
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