Spring

Distribution

SE Turkey

Native Climate

Very cold winter.   Warm dry summer

Wild Habitat

Rocky places 1100-1800m

Distinctive Features

Flower pale lilac often stained grey/blue near base. Corm tunic tough, eggshell like, splitting towards base

Closest Relatives

Crocus biflorus complex

Cultivation Requirements

Cool moist growing season.   Warm dry summer rest

Availability

Rarely available