Crocus caspius, the Caspian Crocus, is a beautiful autumn-blooming species native to the Caspian Sea region, producing delicate violet-blue flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to light shade
75% intensity
Prefers a sunny location for best flowering, but can tolerate some light shade.
Moderate during growth, low during dormancy
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry between waterings. Reduce watering as foliage dies back.
Well-drained soil
50% intensity
Moderate to cool
50% intensity
Requires a period of cold for vernalization to bloom. Protect from extreme heat.
Light feeding
25% intensity
Apply a balanced, dilute fertilizer after flowering or in early spring.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water sparingly during active growth, especially when flowering. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering significantly as the foliage begins to yellow and die back. Overwatering can lead to bulb rot.
Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging.
Pruning is generally not required for Crocus caspius. Allow the foliage to die back naturally after flowering, as this provides nutrients to the bulb for the following season's bloom.
Remove any dead or damaged leaves only after they have completely yellowed and withered.
Crocus caspius is primarily propagated by division of corms. After the foliage has died back, carefully lift the clump of corms. Separate any offsets from the parent corms.
Replant the corms immediately or store them in a cool, dry, and airy place until planting time in autumn.
Repotting is typically done when the corms become overcrowded, usually every 2-3 years. This is best done in late summer or early autumn, just before planting.
Gently lift the corms, separate any offsets, and replant them in fresh, well-draining potting mix at the same depth as before.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of زعفران خزری (Crocus caspius)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Crocus |
| Species | Crocus caspius |
Similar in genus Crocus
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
