Also known as Hairy Crocus · Mount Athos Crocus
Crocus pulchellus, a delicate autumn-blooming crocus, offers beautiful goblet-shaped flowers in shades of lilac and purple, often with distinctive veining.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers a location receiving at least six hours of direct sunlight per day. Can tolerate some dappled shade, especially in warmer climates, after flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Water well after planting and during dry periods. Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce water when foliage yellows.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Cold Hardy
50% intensity
Requires a period of cold to initiate flowering. Hardy in USDA zones 3-8. Protect from extreme heat and frost during active growth.
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly in early spring with a balanced, low-nitrogen fertilizer. Avoid excessive feeding which can promote foliage over flowers.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly after planting and during dry spells, especially when the plant is in bloom and leafing out. Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Reduce watering significantly once the foliage begins to yellow and die back, allowing the bulbs to go dormant.
Deadhead spent flowers to prevent seed formation, which can divert energy from bulb development.
Once the foliage has yellowed and died back naturally, usually in late spring or early summer, cut or trim it off at ground level. This signals the end of the growing season.
Crocus pulchellus naturalizes well by division. Lift clumps of bulbs after the foliage has died back. Separate the offsets (small bulbs) from the larger mother bulbs.
Replant them immediately or store them in a cool, dry place until autumn for planting.
Repotting is generally not necessary for Crocus pulchellus as they naturalize well in the garden. If grown in containers, repot every 2-3 years in late summer or early autumn before new growth starts.
Use a well-draining potting mix and plant bulbs at the recommended depth.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Crocus |
| Species | Crocus pulchellus |
Similar in genus Crocus
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