From
the family,
Iridaceae, having common name(s) associated with the genus; Fall Crocus.
From gardens. This autumn-flowering Crocus is excellent for naturalizing, however the abundance of seedlings can become a problem in a collection. Flowers clear pale blue to bright lilac, pencilled with a few faint violet lines. Center rich orange. Perianth tubes creamy-white. Anthers and pollen pure white, filaments densely pubescent. Stigmata orange-yellow. AGM. Ht. 3-4 inches.
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