Crocus: Crocus minimus

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Crocus minimus is an heirloom 1805 from Sardinia and Corsica. Each corm puts forth 1 to 2 charmingly decorated flowers; soft violet inside with a yellow throat and red-orange stigma, stained darker violet or darker, striped on the outside. Easily grown and flowering late enough to miss the worst of the winter weather, Crocus minimus will do well in a well-drained, sunny position in the garden. It is also excellent for the rock garden, raised beds and troughs. Given optimum conditions it will increase readily by corm division.

History:

Crocus minimus is from Sardinia and Corsica. Wild Habitat: Stony and sandy situations, in grass of scrub.