From
the family,
Iridaceae, having common name(s) associated with the genus; Giant Crocus, Hybrid Crocus.
Selected at VT's from an import of C. vernus ssp. vernus received from Russia. Flowers outside light mauvette, shaded grey, inside paler. Very early and floriferous, flowering a fortnight before other C. vernus. Ht. 2-4 inches. ---This item is now only offered as a fall 2009 Pre-Order or Wish Order ---
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