Dorothy Snow Crocus

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Crocus chrysanthus
Very early spring blooms.

Bright deep orange-yellow inside with a light feathering of bronze on the base outside.

Z3-8, 6cm/up bulbs.

3-4" tall.
ships in fall

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Quick Details
Bloom Time
very early spring
Height
3-4"
Pollinator Friendly
Yes
Bloom Color
deep orange-yellow
Hardy in Zones
3–8
Compare
Compare with other Snow Crocus
Variety Product Type Bloom Time Height Bloom Color Hardy to Zone Maximum Hardiness Zone
Blue Pearl corms very early spring 3-4" snowy blue 3 8
Cream Beauty corms very early spring 3-4" pale yellow 3 8
Dorothy corms very early spring 3-4" deep orange-yellow 3 8
Prins Claus corms very early spring 3-4" violet-brushed white 3 8
Snow Bunting corms very early spring 3-4" white 3 8
Tricolor corms very early spring 2-3" multi 4 8
Additional Information

Snow Crocus

The best-known small crocus species, also called Golden Crocus. Up to 4 fragrant flowers per corm, with rounded petals. Native to Greece, Turkey and the Balkans.

3–4" tall, except where noted. Very Early Spring blooms, hardy in Zones 3–8. 5cm/up, except where noted.

Spring Crocus

A classic for early spring color that also provides early food for bees. One of the most popular genera, they are welcome precursors of spring—colorful, long-lived, and easy to grow. Their waxy coat allows them to bloom even through a late snow. Flowers open wide in bright sun and close up at night and on grey days. Once established, crocus can spread by “cormlets” and seed in well-drained areas. Foliage of low-growing varieties fades before the grass needs mowing.

In his award-winning book The Holistic Orchard, Michael Phillips recommended planting crocus in the orchard to help attract and retain native orchard mason bees. Crocus provide a pollen source before the fruit trees bloom.

Very hardy, Zones 3-8.

Shipping

Items from our perennial plants warehouse will ship around September 30 through October. Bulbs can be planted successfully up until your ground freezes.

Note to Alaska and far north customers: We cannot guarantee an early shipment, so please plan accordingly and order early.

We cannot accommodate specific ship date requests or guarantee your order will arrive by a certain day.