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Dutch Crocus 'Yellow Mammoth' (Crocus x luteus): Giant Golden Yellow Flowers

Overview

Crocus x luteus 'Yellow Mammoth' (also known as Golden Yellow, Dutch Yellow, Golden Mammoth) is a giant Dutch crocus with large, deep golden yellow flowers. One of the showiest early spring crocuses.

Taxonomy

Family:	Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus:	Crocus (KROH-kus)
Species:	x luteus
Cultivar:	Yellow Mammoth
Also known as:	Golden Yellow, Dutch Yellow, Golden Mammoth, Large Yellow, Mammoth Yellow
Synonyms:	Crocus x stellaris, Crocus flavus

Planting

Plant corms in autumn, 3 inches deep. Full sun to part shade. Excellent for naturalizing in lawns.

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