Plants in genus crocus
Crocus 'Pickwick'
Crocus 'Pickwick' is an early spring bloomer with white and purple striped petals that attract early pollinators. It forms colonies over time and is deer resistant, requiring well-drained soil and chill hours for blooming.
Crocus 'Blue Pearl'
Crocus 'Blue Pearl' is an award-winning plant known for its ethereal glow and golden throat. Its goblet-shaped blooms with deckled blue centers appear in early spring. This low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and is deer resistant, making it a delightful addition to gardens.
Crocus 'Yellow Mammoth'
Crocus 'Yellow Mammoth' is a bright honey-yellow flowering bulb that blooms in early spring. Known for its long-lasting petals and taller growth, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and is deer resistant.
Crocus vernus 'Remembrance'
Crocus vernus 'Remembrance' is a perennial bulb known for its bright purple to bluish orchid-colored flowers with a silvery shimmer. This vigorous grower blooms for several weeks and is adaptable to a wide range of growing conditions. It is pollinator-friendly and naturalizes easily, making it a great choice for gardens seeking early spring color. The grass-like foliage continues to grow for six weeks after blooming, adding texture to garden beds.
Crocus 'Vanguard'
Crocus 'Vanguard' is an early-blooming bulbous plant that benefits early-emerging pollinators. It features large lavender flowers with six petals, having a light lavender outer and darker purple inner. This crocus can bloom through melting snow, making it a charming addition to gardens in early spring. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil. 'Vanguard' can also be forced indoors over winter, providing a splash of color during the colder months.
Crocus chrysanthus 'Advance'
Crocus chrysanthus 'Advance' is a cold-resistant perennial bulb with buttery yellow blooms and purple-striped sepals. It blooms before its foliage emerges, offering a mild, sweet fragrance that attracts early pollinators. This low-growing plant thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil.
Crocus vernus 'Jeanne D'arc'
Crocus vernus 'Jeanne D'arc' is an early-blooming perennial known for its crisp white petals and orange stamen. This pollinator-friendly plant naturalizes well in sunny gardens and grows in full sun to part shade. It requires well-drained soil and moderate moisture, making it a charming addition to spring gardens.
Crocus chrysanthus 'Golden Yellow'
Crocus chrysanthus 'Golden Yellow' is a cold-resistant perennial that blooms in early spring with fragrant golden yellow flowers. It has green grassy foliage and thrives in full sun to part shade. This crocus is known for its cold hardiness and requires moderately moist, well-drained soil.
Crocus sativus
Crocus sativus, the saffron crocus, is known for its purple-blue petals and orange-red stamens, which are harvested as a spice. This fall-blooming plant forms tidy clumps and naturalizes well in USDA zones 4 to 10. It requires full sun to part shade and cannot tolerate soggy conditions.