Crocus
Crocuses are small, hardy flowering plants native to Southern Europe, Central Asia, China, the Middle East, and Africa. These early bloomers often appear in late winter and early spring, sometimes pushing through snow. With over 90 species, Crocuses display beautiful flowers in yellow, white, mauve, and lilac, and their growth is guided by temperature changes, opening as it warms and closing as it cools.
Habitat
Crocuses grow in alpine meadows, rocky mountainsides, scrublands, suburban lawns, and woodlands.
Life
Crocuses grow from corms, underground storage organs that produce a new plant each year. They are pollinated by bees, moths, beetles, and other insects.
Life Span
Varies by species and habitat conditions.
Status
Varies by species, with some common and others impacted by habitat or climate changes.