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You don’t need too much expertise to grow these beauties. They thrive any place where winter is followed by spring, and can even be planted right in the lawn. If you choose to do this, let your grass grow uncut for a full six weeks after flowering. Don’t chop off that foliage--the plants need those six weeks to photosynthesize and store energy for the next year’s blooms.
The Dutch Crocus (crocus vernus) is a good choice for growing in your lawn. It readily self-propagates. It has larger flowers than any other type.
Crocus tommasinianus is a nice purple colour. It flowers a lot and, like the Dutch crocus, spreads by itself.
Crocus Flavus, is yellow, and smaller than the Dutch.
There are over a hundred varieties of this bulb. Get your hands on some, and give them a try.
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