Kotschyanus Crocus (Crocus kotschyanus)

Family: Iridaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Crocus kotschyanus is a CORM growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.1 m (0ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf from February to June, in flower from September to November, and the seeds ripen from March to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, butterflies.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Corm - cooked. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Scrub and rocky places, 500 - 2600 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)