Crocus imperati 'De Jager'

Also Known As

De Jager Crocus

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 2"-4"
W: 2"-4"

planting zones

3a-10b

Crocus imperati 'De Jager' plant details

Crocus imperati 'De Jager' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring cream and purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crocus imperati 'De Jager'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 IN - 4 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and purple blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, rock garden, summer dormant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crocus imperati 'De Jager'

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Crocus imperati is a species endemic to western Italy. The beautiful cultivar 'De Jager' creates an intricate multi-coloured display. In bud one sees the three outer buff yellow tepals lined with deep purple. When the flowers open they reveal that these tepals, though yellow on the outside, are lavender within as are the fronts and reverses of the three inner tepals. Overall it is a gorgeous yellow and lavender bicolour effect accented with the deep purple lines.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Gardening facts about Crocus imperati 'De Jager' plant

How to Grow Crocus imperati 'De Jager'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant