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Crocus speciosus

 
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Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Crocus (KROH-kus) (Info)
Species: speciosus (spee-see-OH-sus) (Info)

Synonym:Crocus speciosus subsp. speciosus

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3 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Bulbs

Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
Blue-Violet
Violet/Lavender

Bloom Time:
Mid Fall

Foliage:
Blue-Green

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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Profile:

1 positive
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Joan On Nov 7, 2009, Joan from Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) wrote:


Editor's Note

While some resources state that there are no known hazards or side effects to the appropriate administration of extremely small therapeutic doses of plant materials from the Pulsatilla, Crocus and Colchicum genera, they are poisonous in larger quantities. Improper usage can cause coma, convulsions, and respiratory failure. Pregnant women should avoid ingesting it.

Direct contact with the plant can cause severe skin reaction.

We tend to err on the side of caution in PlantFiles, and the danger notation in the details above is to warn gardeners, parents, and pet owners to look further for more information.
Neutral Kelli On Apr 27, 2005, Kelli from L.A. (Canoga Park), CA (Zone 10a) wrote:

The flowers are so pretty but the plants don't last here very long. In a couple years they all die out.

Positive philomel On Oct 27, 2002, philomel from Termes d'Armagnac
France (Zone 8a) wrote:

An easy plant, welcomed for it's colour in the autumn.
It looks very good set off by russet fallen leaves.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

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Garberville, California
Littleton, Colorado
Olathe, Kansas
Thompsonville, Michigan
Ithaca, New York
New York, New York
Wake Forest, North Carolina
Pembina, North Dakota
Fort Jennings, Ohio
Coos Bay, Oregon
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania



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