Crocus Flower Characteristics. Leaves of crocus have sword-like shape and white central stripe. In cold climates their cheery blossoms that often open when theres still snow on the ground.
Species Crocus bulbs are great for borders and naturalizing. The crocus is one of the first flowers to emerge in the spring. Crocus are one of the first flowers to bloom each spring.
Crocus has single cup-shaped flower that arises from long tube.
Yellow-flowered crocuses and smaller sized crocuses belong to other species but all have ephemeral flowers which last about a day before drying and withering. Biebersteins crocus Crocus speciosus. Crocus is a cup-shaped flower with 6 petals. The crocus is one of the first flowers to emerge in the spring.