intermediate crocus
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A cormous perennial with leaves developing well after the flowers. Flowers purple with contrasting, much divided, long red stigma lobes
Scientific classification
- Species
- intermediate crocus (Crocus ligusticus)
- Genus
- Crocus
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Bulbs
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Winter · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of intermediate crocus
Distribution map
France to Italy
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Culture
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Toxicity
Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of intermediate crocus
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intermediate crocus care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame when ripe or remove cormlets when dormant
Growing
GrowingGrow in a gritty, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free, corms may rot in storage
Pests
May be susceptible to rodents and birds
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