Species Crocus 'Firefly' Bulbs – Pale Violet with Yellow Throat, Snow Crocus, Fall Planting

Crocus 'Firefly' is a graceful, extra-early Species Snow Crocus from Holland with pale mineral-violet petals, a warm yellow throat, and vivid orange anthers — a soft, glowing color combination that perfectly evokes the first warmth of late winter. Blooming two full weeks before Dutch Giant Crocus, Firefly is one of the best choices for early spring lawn tapestries, rock gardens, and border fronts. Its graceful six-petaled, 4-inch flowers open wide in sunshine and close on cloudy days, and the grass-like foliage is elegantly marked with narrow silver median stripes. Deer-resistant and a magnet for early bees, Firefly naturalizes readily and returns more abundantly with every passing year.

Why Gardeners Love It

• Pale mineral-violet petals with a yellow throat and orange anthers — a warm, luminous color combination
• Blooms 2 weeks before Dutch Giant Crocus — one of the very first flowers of spring
• Graceful six-petaled flowers open in sun, close on cloudy days
• Grass-like foliage with attractive narrow silver median stripes
• Excellent for lawn tapestries, rock gardens, and border naturalization
• Deer-resistant and a magnet for early bees

Growing Details

• Type: Species Crocus (Snow Crocus)
• Origin: Holland
• Bloom color: Pale mineral-violet with yellow throat and orange anthers
• Bloom time: Extra-early spring (2 weeks before Dutch Crocus)
• Height: 4 inches
• Sunlight: Full sun to part shade
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–8
• Planting depth: 10 cm (4 inches)
• Spacing: 9 corms per square foot for dense planting
• Corm size: 5/7 cm
• When to plant: Fall

Planting & Care

Plant in tight clusters in well-drained soil to form naturalistic drifts. If naturalizing in lawn, do not mow until foliage has fully died back — this is essential for the corm to build up energy for next year. To deter mice and squirrels, lay chicken wire over the planting area before covering with soil. Firefly naturalizes readily and builds into more impressive drifts each year when left undisturbed.