Crocus vernus
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Crocus vernus is a species
in Family Iridaceae
. Its cultivars and those of Crocus flavus
(Dutch Crocus) are used as ornamental plant
s. The Dutch Crocusses are larger than the other cultivated crocus species (e.g., Crocus chrysanthus). Depending on the year, Crocus vernus starts flowering about the same time or up to 2 weeks after Crocus chrysanthus (Snow Crocus) starts flowering. Height: 4–6" (10–15 cm).
Weston (Syn. Crocus aureus), have been called 'Crocus vernus' by other authors. This confusing synonymy should be avoided.
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
in Family Iridaceae
Iridaceae
The Iris family or Iridaceae is a family of perennial, herbaceous and bulbous plants included in the monocot order Asparagales, taking its name from the genus Iris. Almost worldwide in distribution and one of the most important families in horticulture, it includes more than 2000 species...
. Its cultivars and those of Crocus flavus
Crocus flavus
Crocus flavus , is a plant of the Crocus genus in the Iridaceae family. It grows wild on the slopes of Greece, former Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Romania and North West Turkey with bright orange-yellow flowers which Tennyson likened to a fire...
(Dutch Crocus) are used as ornamental plant
Ornamental plant
Ornamental plants are plants that are grown for decorative purposes in gardens and landscape design projects, as house plants, for cut flowers and specimen display...
s. The Dutch Crocusses are larger than the other cultivated crocus species (e.g., Crocus chrysanthus). Depending on the year, Crocus vernus starts flowering about the same time or up to 2 weeks after Crocus chrysanthus (Snow Crocus) starts flowering. Height: 4–6" (10–15 cm).
Cultivars
Examples: ‘Flower Record’ (Blue), ‘Jeanne d’Arc’ (Glistening white with an interior, dark purple base), ‘Pickwick’ (violet mauve, striped), ‘Purpurea Grandiflora’ (deep purple), ‘Queen of Blues’ (Ageratum-blue with paler margins and a dark base), ‘Remembrance’ (dark blue and purple), ‘Vanguard’ (silvery blue/violet, light purple), Silver Coral (White, purple base), Grand Maitre (blue)External links
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Several other spring blooming species, among others Crocus flavusCrocus flavus
Crocus flavus , is a plant of the Crocus genus in the Iridaceae family. It grows wild on the slopes of Greece, former Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Romania and North West Turkey with bright orange-yellow flowers which Tennyson likened to a fire...
Weston (Syn. Crocus aureus), have been called 'Crocus vernus' by other authors. This confusing synonymy should be avoided.