Crocus mathewii
Also Known As
- Crocus-Fall mathewii
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 3"-4"
- W: 2"-4"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Crocus mathewii plant details
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Crocus mathewii is a rare and beautiful, fall-flowering species with white petals and grape purple bases on both the outside of the petals and the inside of the throat. The purple is offset with the yellow anthers and the orange stigmas. It is a relatively newly described species known to science only since 1994. Hardy to at least zone 5, possibly colder. Photo: Wikipedia.
Gardening facts about Crocus mathewii plant
How to Grow Crocus mathewii
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- purple
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy
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