Crocus tommasinianus Barrs Purple

Darker than the other forms of Crocus tommasinianus with purple sheened petals with their contrasting orange-yellow anthers.

Planting Instructions

Crocus tommasinianus Barr's Purple cormlets should be planted 3" (8cm) deep in lighter well drained soil or thin grass and is happy in some shade. Arrange in small groups of 3/5 only 2" (5cm) apart or dotted about randomly, While somewhat difficult to plant in grass due to the small size they will nevertheless seed freely into late mown grass. Its capacity for spreading means it may not be a wise choice for a rock garden but otherwise it will establish itself wherever it is put. Do not mow the grass too short or too early.

Plant Details

Flowers   February/March

Height     4" (10cm)