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Iridaceae
Dutch Crocus
Crocus vernus
Youthful gladness.
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Genus
- Crocus
- Native to
- Europe
- Bloom season
- Early Spring
- Type
- Perennial corm
- Height
- 10-15 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Well-drained
- Water
- Low to moderate
- Hardiness
- 3-8
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Dutch crocuses are larger than species crocuses, with flowers nearly twice the size.
- They were among the first ornamental bulbs cultivated in the Netherlands in the 16th century.
- Squirrels often dig up crocus corms, so many gardeners protect them with wire mesh.
- The flowers open in sunlight and close at night or on cloudy days.
- They can push through a light snow cover, making them iconic harbingers of spring.
Color meanings
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Cheerfulness
1
New beginnings
2
Youthful joy