Flowering Time	Spring
Distribution	Tuscany, NW Italy
Native Climate	Maritime Mediterranean
Wild Habitat	Deciduous woodland and fields
Distinctive Features	Lilac flowers, outers often buff or cream with darker markings.   Fibrous corm tunic, netted
Closest Relatives	Crocus kosaninii; Crocus vernus vernus
Cultivation Requirements	Can tolerate moist conditions throughout the year. (Grown outside in UK gardens)
Availability	Horticultural clone 'Zwanenberg' is widely available from bulb suppliers.

The form illustrated above is a horticultural selection which has flowers slightly larger and less well marked than is typical in wild populations.  

'Wild' form with cream coloured outer petals.