Irish wildflowers
Photographs: near Baltimore, Co. Cork |
Crocuses. Family: Iridaceae. Relics of cultivation or garden escapes 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. Leaves usually 2-3mm wide. Spring Crocus / Dutch Crocus Crocus 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 in gardens and is the most commonly grown species. |
Crocuses
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