Crocus-Spring tommasinianus 'Lilac Beauty'
Crocus tommasinianus 'Lilac Beauty' has glowing icy lavender petals, lighter at the base, darkening at the tips.
Description:
Crocus tommasinianus (often referred to as "tommies") is a species from southeastern Europe with a delicate appearance. 'Lilac Beauty' is a selected form with glowing icy lavender petals that are lighter at the base, darkening towards the tips. Orange pistils complete the display. This species is tolerant of shady positions.
Common Name: Woodland Crocus - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Iridaceae (The Iris Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-11
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
Height: < 4"
Width: < 4"
Primary Bloom Colour: Purple
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Early Spring
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Woods and shady hillsides.
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Europe and Africa - Europe and Western Russia
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