Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
Canary Islands
Types
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Scrubs, Woods
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-11
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
H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Divison
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
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Crocus Longiflorus
LOTUS berthelotii
Common Name
Crocus
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
In Hindi
Crocus
Parrot's Beak
In German
Krokus
Papageienschnabel
In French
Crocus
Le Bec de perroquet
In Spanish
Azafrán
Pico de loro
In Greek
κρόκος
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
In Portuguese
Açafrão
Bico do Papagaio
In Polish
Krokus
Dziób papugi
In Latin
Erocum
Parrot rostri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Iridaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Loteae
Subfamily
Crocoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Crocus and Parrot's Beak
Season and care of Crocus and Parrot's Beak is important to know. While considering everything about Crocus and Parrot's Beak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crocus season is Spring and Winter and Parrot's Beak season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Crocus is Loamy and for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Crocus and Parrot's Beak Physical Information
Crocus and Parrot's Beak physical information is very important for comparison. Crocus height is Not Available and width 5.10 cm whereas Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Crocus and Parrot's Beak are as follows:
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
Crocus leaf color: Green
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
- Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Crocus and Parrot's Beak
Care of Crocus and Parrot's Beak 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 Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Parrot's Beak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.