yellow crocus
Also known as: bottle-flowered crocus; Dutch yellow crocus
A perennial corm, with fragrant, bright deep yellow flowers opening with the relatively broad, green leaves
Scientific classification
- Species
- yellow crocus (Crocus flavus)
- 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 · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of yellow crocus
Distribution map
Balkans to 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 yellow crocus
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yellow crocus care guide
- Keep soil slightly moist, dry during dormancy
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Keep soil slightly moist, dry during dormancy
Fertilizing
FertilizingOnce in autumn
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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