Crocus tommasinianus
Woodland Crocus
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Woodland Crocus (Crocus tommasinianus) - Description
Crocus tommasinianus (woodland crocus, Tommasini's crocus, early crocus), often referred to as 'tommies', were named after the botanist Muzio G. Spirito de Tommasini (1794-1879), who was Mayor of the city of Triest. They are native to Bulgaria, Hungary and former Yugoslavia. They are often referred to as early or snow crocuses, but these terms are shared with several other species, although C. tommasinianus is amongst the first to bloom.
Woodland Crocus (Crocus tommasinianus) - Blooming
Each corm produces one to five blooms, which may be yellow, white, purple, lavender, or bicolored, depending on the cultivar. Flowers appear in late winter or early spring for spring-blooming crocuses. The flowers range from cup to goblet shaped.
Woodland Crocus (Crocus tommasinianus) - Growth
Clump-forming dwarf perennials. Grassy leaves appear just after or with flowers. Most grow best in full sun or partial shade. Works well in rock gardens or borders.
Woodland Crocus (Crocus tommasinianus) - Planting
For spring blooming crocuses, plant in fall, 3-4" deep. For autumn blooming crocuses plant in late summer or early fall. Crocuses won't naturalize where the winter is warm.
Woodland Crocus (Crocus tommasinianus) - Pest
Chipmunks will dig up and eat any Crocus they can.
Woodland Crocus (Crocus tommasinianus) - Soil and irrigation
Poor to average, sandy or gritty soil. Soil should be well-drained, and preferably completely dry when the crocuses are dormant in the summer. Water liberally during the growing season.
