Crocus-Spring corsicus
Crocus corsicus flowers are bright lilac-pink on the inside and light pink on the outside with dark purple feathering.
Description:
Crocus corsicus is endemic to Corsica and Sardinia. The flowers are bright lilac-pink on the inside with bright orange stigmas and light pink on the outside with beautiful dark purple feathering. The flowers are small but produced in large numbers in early to mid spring. This species is similar to C. minimus, also found on Corsica and Sardinia, which has a yellow stigma. Photos: Wikipedia.
Common Name: Snow Crocus - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Iridaceae (The Iris Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-8
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: < 4"
Width: < 4"
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: Purple
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Shallow gravelly soil and rocky places from 1200-3000 metres.
Award: AGM
Geogrpahical Origin: Europe and Africa - Europe and Western Russia
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