From
the family,
Iridaceae, having common name(s) associated with the genus; Snow Crocus.
From gardens. Flowers brilliant orange, like fire. Tips of segments pointed. Produces seed in plenty, excellent for naturalizing. This fine species always is in great demand, sometimes even second size corms of the sterile large Dutch yellow crocus are supplied under this name as a substitute (!). AGM. Ht. 2-4 inches.
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