Crocus boryi
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Native to western and southern Greece as far as Crete, Crocus boryi is a bulbous plant with dark green leaves up to 9 mm wide, appearing together with the flowers. In October and November it produces white to creamy flowers, 8 to 11 cm tall, sometimes lightly veined with purple, with an orange-yellow throat and matching style contrasting with white anthers. It is found in rocky places and phrygana scrub, up to 1500 metres in elevation. It thrives in well-drained soil, full sun, and a dry summer rest.
- Family :Iridaceae
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :0-15 cm
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Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-4), July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)