Crocus-Spring chrysanthus 'Herald'
Crocus chrysanthus 'Herald' has lovely yellow to deep yellow petals with deep purple reverses.
Description:
Crocus chrysanthus 'Herald' has lovely yellow to deep yellow petals with deep purple reverses. The flowers are smaller than the large Dutch hybrids and bloom earlier. Species, or snow crocus, are some of the first bulbs to emerge in the late winter, two weeks before other forms. They will grow anywhere grass does, but don't mow them until the foliage dies back.
Common Name: Snow Crocus - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Iridaceae (The Iris Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-8
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: < 4"
Width: < 4"
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour: Purple
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Woodland, scrub and meadows from sea level to alpine regions
Award: AGM
Geogrpahical Origin: Europe and Africa - Europe and Western Russia
Asia and the Pacific - Southwest Asia and Asia Minor
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