Early Crocus, Tommasini's Crocus, Snow Crocus, Tommies 'Roseus'
Crocus tommasinianus
| Family: | Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Crocus (KROH-kus) (Info) |
| Species: | tommasinianus (toh-mas-see-nee-AH-nus) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Roseus |
Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Smooth
Textured
Foliage Color:
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 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)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color:
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Characteristics:
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Little Rock, Arkansas
GARBERVILLE, California
Clinton, Connecticut
MOUNT HOOD PARKDALE, Oregon
Leesburg, Virginia
Gardeners' Notes:
No details have been posted.
