Spring Beauty Snow Crocus
SKU: AM017650
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Overview
Spring Beauty Crocus flowers in both sun and partial shade, and does so in purple accented, light violet blooms that shelter clear yellow stamens. Spring Beauty is a go-to crocus for naturalization in lawns or meadows. For those who can’t wait to mow, its small size and early season give it the edge on later flowering bulbs in a lawn setting. Early pollinator favorite. Deer resistant. (Crocus minimus)
key features
Botanical Name
Crocus minimus Spring Beauty
Advantages
Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Easy To Grow, Fragrant, Container Planting, Grows In The Lawn
Growing Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Light Requirements
Half Sun / Half Shade
Soil Moisture
Average
Mature Height
3-4" tall
Bulb Spacing
16 per sq ft
Bloom Time
Late winter to early spring
SKU
AM017650
Description
(3-4” tall) Spring Beauty Crocus (Crocus mimimus), a sweet, miniature crocus that flowers in late winter or early spring, is described perfectly by both its names. Light violet blooms 3-4” tall are marked with deeper plum-colored flames on the outer petals which contrast strikingly against yellow stamens. Petals do not tend to splay open, which also adds to their charm. The foliage is deep green and grass-like, with a characteristic silver stripe down the mid-vein. Due to its early bloom and small size, Spring Beauty Crocus is a great choice for naturalizing in lawns where the foliage can be mown a little earlier than other larger flowering crocus. Spring Beauty is also a rock garden favorite due to its size, and can be grown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Plant 4” deep and 3-4” apart. Why not provide for your early pollinators with this sweet spring beauty?!
