Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Alaska, Canada, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
Types
Not Available
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, tropical environments
Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
3-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 10
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Coral
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Gout
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
PAPAVER nudicaule
Crocus Longiflorus
Common Name
Iceland Poppy
Crocus
In Hindi
आइसलैंड पोस्ता
Crocus
In German
Islandmohn
Krokus
In French
pavot d'Islande
Crocus
In Spanish
amapola de Islandia
Azafrán
In Greek
Ισλανδία παπαρούνας
κρόκος
In Portuguese
papoila de Islândia
Açafrão
In Polish
Iceland Poppy
Krokus
In Latin
Iceland Poppy
Erocum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Asparagales
Family
Papaveraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Crocoideae
Season and Care of Iceland Poppy and Crocus
Season and care of Iceland Poppy and Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Iceland Poppy and Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Iceland Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Crocus season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Iceland Poppy is Loam and for Crocus is Loamy while the PH of soil for Iceland Poppy is Acidic, Neutral and for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Iceland Poppy and Crocus Physical Information
Iceland Poppy and Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Iceland Poppy height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Crocus height is Not Available and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Iceland Poppy and Crocus are as follows:
Iceland Poppy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Coral
Iceland Poppy leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
- Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Iceland Poppy and Crocus
Care of Iceland Poppy and Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Iceland Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and 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. In summer Iceland Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
