Autumn crocus Crocus nudiflorus

ABOUT
C. nudiflorus is a cormous perennial with linear, basal leaves produced in winter and spring following its autumn flowers. Each corm usually bears one long-tubed flower ranging from deep purple to lilac-purple with a paler throat and bright orange or yellow stigma
About this plant
Names
Family
Iridaceae
Synonyms
autumn crocus autumnal crocus naked-flowered crocus see more
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
Up to 10 cm
Spread
0-0.1 metre
Hardiness zones
H6
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pruning
None required
Soil
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Low Maintenance Wildflower meadow Patio & Container Plants
Propogation
Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame when ripe or remove cormlets when dormant
Pests
Generally trouble free but corms may be eaten by mice, voles and squirrels
Diseases
Generally trouble free bit may be affected by rots and moulds when stored