(Sieber's Crocus)

Opening its winsome blooms with the first hints of spring, this variable crocus from southeastern Europe and Crete was introduced to gardens in the nineteenth century.

Growing from a small bulb-like storage organ known as a corm, this diminutive herbaceous perennial sends up one to three lilac-blue, violet, or white flowers in winter or early spring, just as the grassy green leaves appear. Borne singly on short, erect, stalk-like floral tubes, the six-"petaled" flowers open wide in bright sun...

(Sieber's Crocus)

Opening its winsome blooms with the first hints of spring, this variable crocus from southeastern Europe and Crete was introduced to gardens in the nineteenth century.

Growing from a small bulb-like storage organ known as a corm, this diminutive herbaceous perennial sends up one to three lilac-blue, violet, or white flowers in winter or early spring, just as the grassy green leaves appear. Borne singly on short, erect, stalk-like floral tubes, the six-"petaled" flowers open wide in bright sun...

(Sieber's Crocus, White Sieber's Crocus)

Opening its winsome blooms with the first hints of spring, this subspecies of Crocus sieberi is native to southeastern Europe.

Growing from a small bulb-like storage organ known as a corm, this diminutive herbaceous perennial sends up one to three lilac-blue flowers in winter or early spring, just as the grass-like green leaves appear. Borne singly on short, erect, stalk-like floral tubes, the six-"petaled" flowers open wide in bright sun to display a luminous gold throat, yellow anthers,...

(Sieber's Crocus, Tricolor Sieber's Crocus)

Opening its winsome blooms with the first hints of spring, 'Tricolor' is an heirloom cultivar dating from the early twentieth century. It is a selection of Crocus sieberi ssp. sublimis, native to southeastern Europe and Crete.

Growing from a small bulb-like storage organ known as a corm, this diminutive herbaceous perennial sends up one to three lilac-blue flowers in winter or early spring, just as the grass-like green leaves appear. Borne singly on short, erect, stalk-like...

(Large Autumn Crocus)

One of the largest and most diverse crocuses, this fall-blooming beauty is native from Turkey to Central Asia.

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. Flower color ranges from pale lilac to deep purple-blue. Held singly atop ankle-high, stalk-like floral tubes, the up-facing flowers have six "petals" (or segments) in two whorls. In bright sun they...

(Large Autumn Crocus)

One of the largest and most diverse crocuses, Crocus speciosus is native from Turkey to Central Asia. Its cultivar 'Conqueror' has rich lavender-blue flowers.

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 "petals" (or segments) in two whorls. In bright sun they...

(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....