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Chilean Blue Crocus

Tecophilaeacyanocrocus

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Genus

Tecophilaea (Tek-o-fy-lee-ah)

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Species

cyanocrocus (sy-an-oh-KRO-kuss)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Smooth

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Dark Blue

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

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