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    Crocus tommasinianus

    Also Known As

    • Crocus tommasinianus 'Tommies'

    Plant type

    bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 3"-5"
    • W: 1"-5"

    planting zones

    • 5b-8a

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    Crocus tommasinianus plant details

    Crocus tommasinianus is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring lavender flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade 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 tommasinianus

    Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 IN - 5 IN - wide, 3 IN - 5 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Crocus tommasinianus

    USDA Zones: 5b - 8a
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    If chipmunks plague you, try "tommies." These soft lavender beauties were rated "most rodent-resistant" by the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Hardy to zone 5 (some say 3), they're also the best crocus for the South, happy in light shade, and self-sow like wildflowers! Zones 5b-8aS(8bWC)

    By: Old House Gardens

    Gardening facts about Crocus tommasinianus plant

    How to Grow Crocus tommasinianus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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