{"title":"Seasonal Crocus","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"223\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenus: \u003cem data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"101\"\u003eCrocus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"223\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"115\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iridaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"128\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"145\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crocus\u003cbr data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"155\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"172\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southern Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"587\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"241\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"244\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"252\"\u003eCrocus\u003c\/em\u003e is a genus of small, early-flowering perennial plants prized for their bright, cup-shaped flowers that often herald the arrival of spring. These bulb-like corm plants typically grow from underground storage structures and produce grass-like foliage along with vibrant blooms in shades of purple, yellow, white, and striped variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"913\"\u003eCrocuses are widely cultivated for their charm and early colour in gardens, rockeries, and lawns. Many species bloom in late winter to early spring, providing much-needed visual interest when few other plants are flowering. Some species, like \u003cem data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"848\"\u003eCrocus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e, are also valued for their culinary and medicinal saffron spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"930\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade; best flowering in sunny, well-drained locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining soil; tolerates sandy to loamy textures. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; corms require moisture during growth but prefer dry conditions during dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy in Zones 3–8; very suitable for Canadian climates, often naturalizing in lawns or garden beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; lift and divide clumps every few years if overcrowded. Plant corms in fall for spring bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"2028\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003eThe name \u003cem data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003eCrocus\u003c\/em\u003e derives from the Greek word “krokos,” meaning saffron, linking to the spice derived from \u003cem data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003eCrocus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003eCrocuses are among the first flowers to bloom in the year, often poking through late snow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003eSome species bloom in autumn, such as \u003cem data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eCrocus speciosus\u003c\/em\u003e, extending their seasonal appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003eCrocus flowers close at night and reopen with morning sunlight, a charming behaviour that protects pollen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"2028\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"2028\"\u003eNaturalized crocus colonies can spread over time, creating colourful carpets in lawns or woodland edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/crocus.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. 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