Flowering Time	Spring
Distribution	W Croatia, Velebit Mountains
Native Climate	Mediterranean
Wild Habitat	Short turf and pinewood margins, over limestone
Distinctive Features	White flower, yellow throat. Corm tunic parallel fibres. Style much exceeds anthers
Closest Relatives	Crocus imperati; Crocus versicolor
Cultivation Requirements	Cool moist growing season. Warm dryish summer rest. Grown outside in some UK gardens given a sunny spot and good drainage
Availability	Specialist bulb suppliers and seed lists

Differs from Crocus imperati and Crocus versicolor in its white flowers unmarked on the exterior of the petals. Attractive and flowering late enough to miss the worst of the winter weather.