Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
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
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Oval/Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Arthritis, Gout
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant
Not Available
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Crocus Longiflorus
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
Crocus
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
Crocus
In German
Texas Madrone
Krokus
In French
Texas Madrone
Crocus
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
Azafrán
In Greek
Texas Madrone
κρόκος
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
Açafrão
In Polish
Texas Madrone
Krokus
In Latin
Texas Madrone
Erocum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Asparagales
Family
Ericaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Crocoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Crocus
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Crocus is Loamy while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Texas Madrone and Crocus Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Crocus height is Not Available and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Crocus are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
- Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Texas Madrone and Crocus
Care of Texas Madrone and Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.