pygmy crocus
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A species that flowers in late-spring, bearing one to two flowers per corm. These are violet with purple striping or feathering on the outside of the three outer petals
Scientific classification
- Species
- pygmy crocus (Crocus minimus)
- Genus
- Crocus
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Bulbs · Alpine Rockery
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
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- Habit
- Spring
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of pygmy crocus
Distribution map
Corsica, Sardinia
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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 pygmy crocus
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pygmy crocus care guide
- Moist soil during active growth, reduce watering after foliage declines
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moist soil during active growth, reduce watering after foliage declines
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight bulb fertilizer once at emergence and again after flowering
Pruning
PruningNone required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division of clumps or potting up of cormlets
Growing
GrowingA cormous plant that requires a well-drained and sunny situation. Plant 5-6cm deep in late summer or early autumn. You may feed after flowering when leaves are still in active growth
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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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