Crocus (Autumn) cartwrightianus

From the family, Iridaceae, having common name(s) associated with the genus; Fall Crocus.

Coll. CEH.613 in Greece:Island Evvia, growing in brown soil, being the erosion product of underlying mica-schist, at 350-400 m alt., 1982. From this wild plant the Saffron Crocus of cultivation, C. sativus has been derived. The original species however, is much more floriferous, over 10 flowers can be produced from a large corm. Flowers variable from bright lilac to pale lilac, with fine purple feathering and lines. Stigma very large, protruding, bright orange-red. This also produces excellent saffron. only. AGM (AGM). Ht. 2-3 inches.

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Catalog Number: F08-1625