Sieber's crocus 'Firefly'
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A free-flowering plant with linear leaves and pale violet flowers with a prominent yellow throat, opening in late winter and early spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- Sieber's crocus 'Firefly' (Crocus sieberi subsp. atticus 'Firefly')
- 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
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Sieber's crocus 'Firefly'
Distribution map
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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 Sieber's crocus 'Firefly'
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Sieber's crocus 'Firefly' care guide
- Light watering leaf growth, complete soil dryness post foliage fade
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Light watering leaf growth, complete soil dryness post foliage fade
Fertilizing
FertilizingVery weak bulb nutrient mix monthly pre-flower stalk development
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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