Irish wildflowers
Hybrid Crocus, Crocus neapolitanus x tommasinianus |
Crocuses. Family: Iridaceae. Relics of cultivation or garden escapes Hybrid Crocus, Crocus neapolitanus x tommasinianus Probably widely established but only recently recognised so some previous records of Crocus tommasinianus are likely to be of the hybrid. Early Crocus, Crocus tommasinianus Flowering late winter to spring. Perennial bulb. Seeds freely. often naturalised in gardens. One or two flowers produced by each bulb, pale lilac to deep purple, outer tepals often silvery. Long white perianth tubes with no purple going down the tube. Leaves usually 2-3mm wide. Spring Crocus, Crocus neapolitanus (C. vernus) Flowering spring to early summer. Solitary flowers, white or shades of purple, often darker striped. Perianth tube usually mauve or purple. Leaves usually 4-8mm wide. Often naturalises. |
Crocuses
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