Crocus x hybridus

Dutch Crocus, Spring Crocus

Family: Iridaceae Iris


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Blue, orange, pink, purple, white, yellow
Bloom time Early Spring, Late Winter
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Alpine garden, border, container, ground cover, massing, rock garden
Height 4" to 6" / 10cm to 15cm
Spread 4" to 6" / 10cm to 15cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Leaf color Green, variegated, yellow
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, naturalizing