Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Scrubs, Woods
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Crocus Longiflorus
ILEX glabra
Common Name
Crocus
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
In German
Krokus
Inkberry
In French
Crocus
Inkberry
In Spanish
Azafrán
Inkberry
In Portuguese
Açafrão
Inkberry
In Polish
Krokus
inkberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asparagales
Aquifoliales
Family
Iridaceae
Phytolaccaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Crocoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Crocus and Inkberry
Season and care of Crocus and Inkberry is important to know. While considering everything about Crocus and Inkberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crocus season is Spring and Winter and Inkberry season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Crocus is Loamy and for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Crocus and Inkberry Physical Information
Crocus and Inkberry physical information is very important for comparison. Crocus height is Not Available and width 5.10 cm whereas Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Crocus and Inkberry are as follows:
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
Crocus leaf color: Green
Inkberry flower color: White
- Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Crocus and Inkberry
Care of Crocus and Inkberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crocus pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.