hairy crocus
Also known as: Mount Athos crocus
An autumn or early winter-flowering perennial corm, with the leaves appearing after the flowers. Flowers silvery lilac-blue with fine darker veining and a conspicuous deep yellow throat
Scientific classification
- Species
- hairy crocus (Crocus pulchellus)
- 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
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of hairy crocus
Distribution map
Balkans Turkey
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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 hairy crocus
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hairy crocus care guide
- Moist soil during active growth, reduce watering after foliage declines
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moist soil during active growth, reduce watering after foliage declines
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight bulb fertilizer once at emergence and again after flowering
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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