Crocus vernus
Crocus vernus is a species in Family Iridaceae, native to the Alps, the Pyrenees, and the Balkans. Its cultivars and those of Crocus flavus are used as ornamental plants. The Dutch crocuses are larger than the other cultivated crocus species. Depending on the year, Crocus vernus starts flowering about the same time or up to 2 weeks after Crocus chrysanthus starts flowering. Height: 4–6".Taxonomy
The Latin specific epithet vernus refers to both 'vernal' and 'crocus'.Habitat
Within Britain, it can be found in grasslands, including churchyards and roadside verges.Cultivars
Examples: ‘Flower Record’, 'Grand Maitre', ‘Jeanne d’Arc’, ‘Pickwick’, ‘Purpurea Grandiflora’, ‘Queen of Blues’, ‘Remembrance’, 'Silver Coral', ‘Vanguard’Synonyms
Several other spring blooming species, among others Crocus flavus Weston, have been called 'Crocus vernus' by other authors.Gallery
