Crocus flavus flavus
| Flowering Time |
Spring |
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Distribution |
Serbia; Greece; Bulgaria; Romania; NW Turkey |
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Native Climate |
Mediterranean with continental influences |
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Wild Habitat |
Dryish turf and thin woodland or scrub |
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Distinctive Features |
Bright yellow flowers, sometimes with brownish exterior markings. Corm tunic membranous with fibrous point at tip |
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Closest Relatives |
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Cultivation Requirements |
Warm summer, cool winter. Can tolerate moisture in summer but like all Crocus appreciates a well drained soil |
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Availability |
Specialist bulb suppliers |
At one time many named forms and varieties were cultivated but most of these are now lost to horticulture.
