Crocus vernus
One of the first signs of spring are crocus blossoms sprinkled across the lawn. Many times, blossoms even open with snow on the ground. Because they are short, many gardeners plant them in the existing lawn instead of traditional beds because the foliage is grass-like and easily disguised when the flowers fade.This happy little bulb grows well in a wide range of climate conditions. From a minimum winter temperature of -40 °F)to a maximum winter temperature of 25 °F, gardeners in all except the most extreme areas will have success with them. Plant in well-drained soil amended with organic matter. They are happy at the base of trees and in sunny yards. Plant about 2" deep, measuring from the top of the bulb. These bulbs naturalize easily and form lovely colonies where left undisturbed
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