Crocus biflorus
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A small, perennial corm with a fibrous tunic, growing to 8cm tall with long, narrow, dark green leaves marked with a fine, central white stripe. In late winter to early spring produces white or pale lilac, goblet-shaped flowers with purple stripes on the outside of the three outer petals
Scientific classification
- Species
- Crocus biflorus (Crocus biflorus)
- 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 Crocus biflorus
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 Crocus biflorus
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Crocus biflorus 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 division of established clumps, by separating cormlets when dormant, or by seed sown in pots in a cold frame when ripe
Growing
GrowingGrow in gritty, well-drained, poor to moderately fertile, preferably alkaline soil in full sun
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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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