Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Crocus (KROH-kus) (Info) Species: laevigatus var. fontenayi
Category: Bulbs
Height: under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing: 3-6 in. (7-15 cm) 6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness: 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)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade Light Shade
Danger: N/A
Bloom Color: Blue-Violet
Bloom Time: Late Summer/Early Fall Mid Fall
Foliage: Variegated
Other details: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater This plant is resistant to deer
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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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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