Crocus sieberi 'Tricolor'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 6"
W: 6"

planting zones

3a-8b

Crocus sieberi 'Tricolor' plant details

Crocus sieberi 'Tricolor' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring lavender, white and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crocus sieberi 'Tricolor'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crocus sieberi 'Tricolor'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Crocus sieberi ssp. sublimis 'Tricolor' has vivid, subtropical looking flowers in purple, with a white band and yellow throat visible on both sides of the petals. It is fragrant. Species, or snow crocus, are some of the first bulbs to emerge in the late winter, two weeks before other forms. They will grow anywhere grass does, but don't mow them until the foliage dies back.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Looking at the blooms, it's easy to see how crocus Tricolor got it's name; the pencil-gold base blends into bright white and then into a pretty purple. Decidedly jazzy and still ridiculously easy to grow. The petals on this crocus are softly pointed, not rounded and bowl-like which is typical for members of this family.