Crocus (Autumn) speciosus 'Aino'

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

(syn. C. tauricus Stev. ex Nym. non (Trautv.) Puring)) Coll. by A. P. in Rep. Ukraine: the Crimea near Yalta on mountain meadows at 1000-1200 m alt. This may at first be mistaken for C. speciosus 'Oxonian'. It is an improved 'Oxonian', perianth tubes having a better constitution, holding the flowers upright unharmed by autumn storms. The flowers of 'Aino' take October night frost very well, while those of 'Oxonian' are devastated by it. Flowers deep violet-blue with darker colored veins. Perianth tube violet-blue. Award of Merit Trial Grounds, K. A. V. B 1999. Ht. 4-6 inches.

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Catalog Number: F08-1795