Crocus 'King of the Striped'

Also Known As

Crocus vernus 'King of the Striped'
Crocus-Spring 'King of the Striped'

Plant type

bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 4"-5"
W: 1"-5"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Crocus 'King of the Striped' plant details

Crocus 'King of the Striped' is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. 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 'King of the Striped'

Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 IN - 5 IN - wide, 4 IN - 5 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crocus 'King of the Striped'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'King of the Striped' is a Dutch large-flowering Crocus with purple bases opening into large white petals variably veined with purple or sometimes purple veined with white. Dutch Crocus are large, robust, easy to grow, and very hardy.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This long-loved Victorian king combines mostly striped petals with mostly purple ones for a look that's charmingly imperfect, like your grandmother's patchwork quilt. Zones 4-7bS(8bWC)