crocus ‘Vanguard’
Crocus ‘Vanguard’ is a pale, lavender-blue flower, one of the first things to bloom in the spring garden.
This crocus’ early bloom is a feast for the eyes in early spring with its six petals that gradate from pale lilac to white, vibrant tangerine anthers, and grassy foliage.
| Botanical Name | Crocus vernus ‘Vanguard’ |
| Common Name | crocus ‘Vanguard’ |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| USDA Zone | 3 thru 8 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Season(s) of interest | spring |
| Height and Spread | 3-6in x 3-6in (7-15cm x 7-15cm) |
| Flower Color | Light Lavender |
| Attracts Wildlife | Attracts Pollinators, Rarely Browsed by Mammalian Herbivores |
| Additional Information | Not Native to the US Midwest. Horticultural origin |
| Location in Lurie Garden | Northeast Light Plate, Southeast Light Plate |
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