Crocus nubigena
Crocus nubigena, or Cloud Crocus, is a perennial ornamental plant from the Iridaceae family. It thrives in full sun with low water needs, suitable for USDA zones 3-9. This small plant typically reaches 0.1–0.2 meters in height and blooms in autumn and early spring (October-November, February-March) with purple, white, and yellow flowers. It prefers sandy, loamy, and chalky soils and attracts pollinators.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Low water
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Chalky
Height
0.1–0.2 m
Spread
0.1–0.15 m
Zones
3–9
Flower colors
Requires full sun and low water. Suitable for USDA zones 3-9.