Crocus Bulbs - Rainbow Mix

BOTANICAL NAME

Crocus chrysanthus

LIFE CYCLE

• Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun
• Partial Shade

GROWTH HABIT

• Clumping
• Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

• 4 to 6 inches

PLANT TYPE

• Mix
• Species

COLOR

• Mixed

Crocus bulbs are usually the very first of fall-planted flowers to appear as spring arrives. You can even see the purple petals reaching up through snow in some areas. If you want to branch out from the more common purple color, try this Rainbow Mix. Its blooms range from pale blue to light lavender, deep purple and bright yellow. A perennial that returns each year, crocus flowers are hardy, drought tolerant and easy to grow.

• Thrives in full sun or partially shaded areas
• Spring blooming and drought tolerant great to use for groundcover
• A naturalizing perennial garden favorite bulb

PLANTING SEASON

• Fall

PLANTING DEPTH

• 3 to 4 inches

WATER NEEDS

• Low

PLANT SPACING

• 2 to 3 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8