Firefly autumn crocus
Crocus sieberi 'Firefly'
Jubileumgetuigschrift 2010
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 to 6 inches tall3 to 6 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, winter
- Bloom color
- Soft lilac to pale violet
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Firefly' autumn crocus (Crocus sieberi 'Firefly') is a bulb for borders, containers, and naturalized drifts. 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. The soft lilac to pale violet flowers are fragrant and attract bees. It sits low on the menu for deer. It needs little care once planted.
Pairs well with Spanish bluebell, Sedge, and Queen of Night tulip.