Lilac Beauty autumn crocus
Crocus tommasinianus 'Lilac Beauty'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun or partial sun or full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Lilac Beauty' autumn crocus (Crocus tommasinianus 'Lilac Beauty') is a bulb for borders, rock gardens, woodland settings, and containers. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun to full shade, average moisture, and most soil types. It grows in a clumping form and attracts bees. Its blooms open in winter and spring. Deer tend to pass it by.
Pairs well with Common snowdrop, Lenten rose, Pickwick Dutch crocus, and Alpine squill.