Kentucky Plant Atlas




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Iridaceae Crocus vernus
Crocus vernus (L.) Hill
ALI: EU HAB: n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a ABU: n/a, n/a, 0
This Mediterranean species is commonly planted in gardens of Ky., and it often persists for decades in mowed areas, but there are no records that indicate spread into wilder vegetation (J, M). Other ornmanertal species may be expected in cultivation (W). However, C. sativus L., the source of saffron, has been rarely grown in eastern North America (Gheshm & Brown 2021).