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Crocus angustifolius

Also Known As

  • Crocus angustifolius 'Cloth of Gold'
  • Turkey Crocus

Plant type

bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 3"-6"
  • W: 2"-4"

planting zones

  • 4a-7b

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Crocus angustifolius plant details

Crocus angustifolius is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring orange flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crocus angustifolius

Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 IN - 4 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crocus angustifolius

USDA Zones: 4a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Once known as the "Turkey crocus," this small, early, vigorously multiplying charmer was grown in gardens by 1587 and appears in virtually every bulb catalog of the 1800s. Bees flock to it. Zones 4-7bS(8bWC)

Gardening facts about Crocus angustifolius plant

How to Grow Crocus angustifolius

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Texture

    • grassy
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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