(Large Autumn Crocus)

One of the largest and most diverse crocuses, Crocus speciosus is native from Turkey to Central Asia. Its cultivar 'Oxonian' has deep violet-blue flowers. It is a weaker grower than most other forms of the species.

A small herbaceous perennial that grows from a bulb-like storage organ known as a corm, Crocus speciosus sends up one or two fragrant, goblet-shaped flowers in early to mid autumn. Held singly atop ankle-high, stalk-like floral tubes, the up-facing flowers have six...

(Early Crocus, Tommy Crocus)

Scoffing at winter's last fits of snow and cold, the tiny tommy crocus brings cheer and promise with its late winter and early spring flowers, which often occur in self-sown drifts. A perennial that grows from a small corm (bulb-like tuber), it is native to to southeastern Europe.

In late winter, one or two lavender flowers arise from a developing tuft of grass-like foliage. The leaves have prominent silvery-white midstripes. Borne singly on ankle-high, stalk-like floral tubes, the white-throated...

(Early Crocus, Tommy Crocus)

Scoffing at winter's last fits of snow and cold, 'Barr's Purple' brings cheer and promise with its late winter and early spring flowers, which often occur in self-sown drifts. A perennial that grows from a small corm (bulb-like tuber), it is a selection of the southeastern European native Crocus tommasinianus.

In late winter, one or two deep lilac-purple flowers with silver-tinted exteriors arise from a developing tuft of grass-like foliage. The leaves have prominent silvery-white...

(Early Crocus, Tommy Crocus)

Scoffing at winter's last fits of snow and cold, 'Pictus' brings cheer and promise with its late winter and early spring flowers, which often occur in self-sown drifts. A perennial that grows from a small corm (bulb-like tuber), it is a selection of the southeastern European native Crocus tommasinianus.

In late winter, one or two pale silvery-lavender flowers with purple tips and splotches arise from a developing tuft of grass-like foliage. The leaves have prominent silvery-white midstripes....

(Early Crocus, Tommy Crocus, Whitewall Purple Early Crocus)

Scoffing at winter's last fits of snow and cold, 'Whitewell Purple' brings cheer and promise with its late winter and early spring flowers, which often occur in self-sown drifts. A perennial that grows from a small corm (bulb-like tuber), it is a selection of the southeastern European native Crocus tommasinianus.

In late winter, one or two reddish-purple flowers with silver-tinted exteriors arise from a developing tuft of grass-like foliage. The leaves have prominent silvery-white...

(Vernal Crocus)

Providing a burst of welcome color at winter's end, this European mountain-dweller flaunts its cheerful flowers even as the last remnants of snow linger. It has given rise to numerous large-flowered cultivars in a range of purples and whites. Like all other crocuses, it is a diminutive herbaceous perennial that grows from a small bulb-like storage organ known as a corm. In late winter or early spring, one or two purple, lavender, or white flowers arise on ankle-high, stalk-like floral tubes. Goblet-shaped...

(Vernal Crocus)

Providing a welcome splash of color at winter's end, 'Enchantress' is a selection of the European native Crocus vernus, commonly known as Dutch crocus. Like all other crocuses, this diminutive herbaceous perennial grows from a small bulb-like storage organ known as a corm. In late winter or early spring, one or two bluish-purple flowers with a silvery sheen arise on ankle-high, stalk-like floral tubes. The up-facing blooms have six "petals" (or segments) in two whorls. Goblet-shaped when...

(Vernal Crocus)

Ideal for forcing in pots as well as for wakening the garden from its winter slumber, 'Flower Record' is one of many widely grown, large-flowered selections of the European native Crocus vernus. Like all other crocuses, it is a diminutive herbaceous perennial that grows from a small bulb-like storage organ known as a corm. In late winter or early spring, one or two purple flowers arise on ankle-high, stalk-like floral tubes. The up-facing blooms have six "petals" (or segments) in two whorls....

(Vernal Crocus)

Providing a welcome splash of color at winter's end, this 1924 introduction is one of the oldest of the many widely grown, large-flowered selections of the European native Crocus vernus. Like all other crocuses, it is a diminutive herbaceous perennial that grows from a small bulb-like storage organ known as a corm. In late winter or early spring, one or two lavender-blue flowers with silvery overtones arise on ankle-high, stalk-like floral tubes. The up-facing blooms have six "petals" (or...

(Vernal Crocus)

Providing a welcome splash of color at winter's end, 'Jeanne d'Arc' is an old and still unsurpassed selection of the European native Crocus vernus, commonly known as Dutch crocus. Like all other crocuses, this diminutive herbaceous perennial grows from a small bulb-like storage organ known as a corm. In late winter or early spring, one or white flowers arise on ankle-high, stalk-like floral tubes. The up-facing blooms have six "petals" (or segments) in two whorls. Goblet-shaped when closed,...