‘Tricolor’ Snow Crocus

Crocus sieberi sbsp. sublimus f. tricolor Golden-orange throat banded with white makes a vivid center in these bright lilac-blue blooms. Sublimely striking whether in the garden or forced indoors. Sometimes the flowers emerge before the leaves; flowers open wide and starlike in the sun. One to three scented flowers per corm. A vigorous species native to Greece and Crete.

2–3" tall. Very Early Spring blooms, Z4-8, 5cm/up bulbs.

6487 ‘Tricolor’

Item	Discounted Price	Quantity
A: 20 for $13.50
B: 100 for $49.00
C: 400 for $159.00

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.

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.