Crocus corsicus plant

Crocus corsicus

Corsican crocus

  • Bulbous plant
  • Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
  • 5 cm high
  • Soft-coloured flowers
  • Hardy to approx. -15°C

Garden use

Care

Collector

Characteristics

Height 5 cm
Flowering time February - March
Flower colour Lavender
Growth habit Tuft
Hardiness down to about -15°C

Site conditions

Light Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade
Moisture Very dry, Dry
Soil Highly permeable, Pervious
Soil fertility None to little

Botanical information

Botanical name Crocus corsicus
Genus Crocus
Family Iridaceae
Common names EN: Corsican crocus
Awards Award of Garden Merit (AGM)