Crocus
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Among the first flowers of the year — often pushes through snow. Plant corms 3–4 inches deep in fall. Squirrel-resistant varieties available. Excellent naturalized in grass or as edging along a raised bed border.
At a glance
- USDA Zones
- 3–8
- Sun
- Full sun (6+ hrs)
- Water
- Low — drought-tolerant once established
- Soil
- Loam, sandy
- pH
- Neutral
- Spacing
- 3 in. between plants
- Per square foot
- 16 plants per square
Planting & harvest windows
Northern Hemisphere timing. Adjust ±4–6 weeks based on your last/first frost dates.
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Plant Harvest
Good companions
Recommended varieties
- Pickwickstart
Classic large striped Dutch crocus in pale purple with deep purple veins.
- Jeanne d'Arcstart
Pure white Dutch crocus — bright and clean.
- Snow Buntingstart
Species crocus, very early white with feathered purple; naturalizes well.
- Tommasinianusstart
Slim, early, lavender-purple species — best for naturalizing, squirrel-resistant.
Add Crocus to your raised bed — the planner handles spacing and companion warnings automatically.
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