Crocus serotinus
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Basic Information
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: crocus
Plant ID (slug): crocus-serotinus
Numeric ID: 23680
USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Crocus serotinus is a CORM growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf from November to May, in flower from November to December. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, butterflies. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
Distribution
Southern Europe to Northern Africa and Western Asia.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Edible Uses: Colouring Condiment The flowers are used as a saffron substitute in flavouring food and colouring it yellow[177, 183].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Crocus serotinus