Crocus speciosus

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Large Autumn Crocus; Bieberstein's Crocus

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DERIVATION

Crocus	- Saffron yellow
speciosus	- showy, spectacular

FAMILY

Iridaceae (Iris Family) Other Plants in the Iris Family

HABIT

Geophyte | Herbaceous

RANGE

Caucasus

LEAF TYPE

Deciduous

FLOWERS

Purple;white (Lilac or violet-blue;throat)

HARDINESS

USDA Zone 4 (Coldest zone where hardy)

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Sun | Partial shade

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Steppe Plant Collection

INTRODUCER YR

1800

COMMON NAME(S)

Large Autumn Crocus | Bieberstein's Crocus

Location Map for Crocus speciosus (Large Autumn Crocus; Bieberstein's Crocus) - 5 Map Locations Found
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Individual Location for Crocus speciosus:
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Map
Key

Accession
Number

Year

Location

1	803249*1	1980	Rock Alpine Garden
2	042591*2	2004	Rock Alpine Garden
3	081930*1	2008	Dwarf Conifer Berm
4	121935*1	2012	CHAT, Sinnamon Center
5	233788*1	2023	Birds & Bees NC

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FLOWERING:
When Crocus speciosus has been observed flowering
at Denver Botanic Gardens

2010

2006

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