Blue Bird snow crocus
Crocus chrysanthus 'Blue Bird'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Blue Bird' snow crocus (Crocus chrysanthus 'Blue Bird') is a bulb for borders, containers, and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and most soil types. Deer tend to pass it by. It blooms from late winter into spring. Bees visit the flowers for early food.
Pairs well with Common snowdrop, Lenten rose, and Black Hero tulip.