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Crocus 'Ruby Giant' (Crocus tommasinianus): Deep Purple Early Bloomer

Overview

Crocus tommasinianus 'Ruby Giant' (tommies) is an early crocus with deep purple, goblet-shaped flowers. It naturalizes aggressively and is resistant to squirrels.

Taxonomy

Family:	Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus:	Crocus (KROH-kus)
Species:	tommasinianus (toh-mas-see-nee-AH-nus)
Cultivar:	Ruby Giant

Planting

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

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