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 · Emerging from bulb-like structures called corms, crocuses are low-growing perennial flowering plants from the iris (Iridaceae) family that come back year after year for at …

May 20, 2025 · 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 …

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. Photos

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 …

Nov 20, 2024 · In this guide, garden expert Matt Dursum will show you how to grow them so you get vivid blooms year after year. Crocus are multi-colored flowers that emerge in early spring …

A crocus is any of various species of cormose plants of the iris family, many of which are widely grown for their cuplike blooms in early spring or autumn. Crocuses are native to the Alps, …

Learn how to grow crocus, the vivid-hued, tulip-like flower that offers Northerners the first taste of spring. Find out more now with our growing guide.

Feb 6, 2023 · After a cold winter, crocuses are some of the first flowers to bloom. In late winter, keep your eyes peeled for purple, yellow and white crocus flowers poking out of a bed of …