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Kotschy's Crocus (Crocus kotschyanus): Autumn Blooming Lilac Flowers

Overview

Crocus kotschyanus, Kotschy's crocus, is an autumn-flowering species producing lilac-blue flowers with prominent orange stigmas. It blooms in fall without foliage, which appears in spring.

Taxonomy

Family:	Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus:	Crocus (KROH-kus)
Species:	kotschyanus (kot-shee-AY-nus)
Synonyms:	Crocus kotschyanus subsp. kotschyanus, Crocus zonatus

Planting

Plant corms in late summer for fall bloom. Well-drained soil, full sun to part shade.

Bulbs: Saffron Crocus (Crocus sativus): World's Most Expensive Spice from Your Garden; Snow Crocus 'Blue Pearl' (Crocus chrysanthus 'Blue Pearl'): Early Pearl-Blue Cups; Dutch Crocus (Crocus vernus): Classic Spring Cup Flowers; Winter Daffodil (Sternbergia lutea); Autumn Crocus (Crocus speciosus); Species Tulip 'Persian Pearl' (Tulipa pulchella var. violacea 'Persian Pearl'); Snow Crocus 'Cream Beauty' (Crocus chrysanthus): Early Cream-Yellow Blooms; Oxalis lobata: Yellow Flowers with Clover-Like Leaves; Crocus 'Firefly' (Crocus sieberi subsp. atticus): Pale Lilac with Yellow Throat; Snow Crocus (Crocus chrysanthus): Species Golden Crocus

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