Crocus (/ ˈkroʊkəs /; plural: crocuses or croci) is a genus of seasonal flowering plants in the family Iridaceae (iris family) comprising about 100 species of perennials growing from corms.

Crocuses are one of the first flowers to greet us in the spring, often breaking through snow to do so! Here's how to plant and care for crocus flowers in your garden!

Feb 5, 2024 · Spring crocus (Crocus spp.) are among the brightest and earliest spring bloomers. Plant them in fall for easy-growing flowers that light up your yard.

Learn how to plant and grow colorful crocus plants. With their cheerful blooms and sweet fragrance, crocuses are good for borders, layered bulb planting and forcing indoors.

Nov 20, 2024 · Crocus flowers are bright and beautiful additions to your spring garden. In this guide, garden expert Matt Dursum will show you how to grow them so you get vivid blooms …

May 5, 2023 · Crocus brings early spring color to the landscape by popping out of the ground (sometimes through snow!) with petite, ground-hugging flowers. Large sections of crocus …

Jan 26, 2020 · Learn how to grow crocus, the vivid-hued, tulip-like flower that offers Northerners the first taste of spring and cooks the cherished flavor of saffron.

Jan 1, 2025 · Meet crocus, the garden’s first cheerful wave of color! These little gems not only brighten up your landscape but are also deer and rabbit-resistant. Dive into my tips for planting …

Mar 18, 2020 · Learn how to grow crocus in your flower garden for pretty blooms in the spring. Growing crocus helps to feed bees, butterflies, and other pollinators in your garden when food …

Jun 15, 2021 · One of the first blooms to appear is the crocus, sometimes peeking up through a layer of snow with the promise of spring. The crocus plant grows from bulbs and is native to …