Kotschy's Crocus, Crocus zonatus, Autumn Crocus
Crocus kotschyanus (Kotschy’s Crocus) is a lovely fall-blooming Crocus with long-tubed, pinkish-lilac or purplish-blue flowers with yellow throats and white anthers. The semi-erect, grassy, green leaves, each with a white line along the center, develop in late winter. Plant among a very low-growing groundcover for show, in front of shrubs, around trees, and in rock gardens.
Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Iridaceae |
Genus | Crocus |
Common names | Crocus, Autumn Crocus |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Fall |
Height | 4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
Spread | 3" (8cm) |
Spacing | 3" (8cm) |
Depth | 2" (5cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Iridaceae |
Genus | Crocus |
Common names | Crocus, Autumn Crocus |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Fall |
Height | 4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
Spread | 3" (8cm) |
Spacing | 3" (8cm) |
Depth | 2" (5cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
How many Crocus kotschyanus (Autumn Crocus) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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