Crocus kotschyanus
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Basic Information
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: crocus
Plant ID (slug): crocus-kotschyanus
Numeric ID: 23679
USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Crocus kotschyanus is a CORM growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.1 m (0ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf from February to June, in flower from September to November, and the seeds ripen from March to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, butterflies. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
Distribution
N. Africa to W. Asia - Lebanon to Turkey.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Corm - cooked[124].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Crocus kotschyanus