Crocus biflorus crewei

 

 

 

Flowering Time

Spring

Distribution

W Turkey

Native Climate

Cold winter, warm dry summer

Wild Habitat

Rocky places, thin grass

Distinctive Features

Only 2 or 3 leaves.  Blackish maroon anthers

Closest Relatives

Crocus biflorus nubigena;  Crocus biflorus melantherus

Cultivation Requirements

Well drained soil, dry summer rest

Availability

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In the UK this is a plant best grown with protection from the winter weather and from summer rains.

 

 

Picture © Dr Jean Yves Tronel