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    Crocus heuffelianus

    Also Known As

    • Crocus heufflianus
    • Crocus venus

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 6"
    • W: 6"

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Crocus heuffelianus plant details

    Crocus heuffelianus is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring lavender flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Crocus heuffelianus

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN wide, 6 IN tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Crocus heuffelianus

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Crocus heuffelianus is a beautiful crocus with large, lavender-purple flowers with dark purple chevrons at the petal tips. The bright orange pistils set off the display.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    What is usually sold as Crocus vernus are the big dutch hybrid crocuses. This is the wild-type version. Smaller, more graceful, just as easy and early. Zone 4 .

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Crocus heuffelianus plant

    How to Grow Crocus heuffelianus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Crocus biflorus 'Blue Pearl'

    aka Crocus chrysanthus 'Blue Pearl', Blue Pearl Crocus, Blue Pearl Snow Crocus

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 6"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Crocus biflorus 'Blue Pearl' flower by Leafari
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    Crocus 'Flower Record'

    aka Crocus vernus 'Flower Record'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 6"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Crocus 'Flower Record' flower by Leafari
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    Crocus 'Jeanne d'Arc'

    aka Crocus vernus 'Jeanne d'Arc'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 3"

    • sun - shade
    • regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Crocus 'Jeanne d'Arc' flower by Leafari
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    Crocus x luteus 'Golden Yellow'

    aka Crocus luteus 'Mammoth Yellow', Crocus vernus 'Golden Yellow'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    4a-7b

    Size

    Height: 4"-5"

    Width: 5"

    • sun
    • regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Crocus x luteus 'Golden Yellow' foliage by Old House Gardens
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    Crocus 'Vanguard'

    aka Crocus vernus 'Vanguard'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    4a-7b

    Size

    Height: 4"-5"

    Width: 4"

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Crocus 'Vanguard' flower by Leafari
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