There are over 50 different types of spring-blooming crocus bulbs in colors ranging from white or pale pink and lavender to more intense shades of showy blue-violet, purple, orange, pink, or ruby, ...

Close-up of a purple Crocus sativus flower - meisam sharifnezhad/Shutterstock Despite their resemblance, most crocus species and lookalikes are inedible or outright ...

The vibrant, jewel-like tones of delicate crocus flowers popping up throughout beds and borders are a joy to behold as the seasons change in spring. These petite yet striking flowers are loved by UK ...

Every early April, I admire the few crocus bulbs in my gardens. Gotta plant more. And every early May, they are gone and forgotten. Contrasted to tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, the lowly crocus ...

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A vivid lilac flower might seem an unlikely symbol for the fight against cancer, but the autumn crocus helped Bradford University scientists develop a revolutionary tumour-blasting 'smart bomb' cancer ...

Crocuses are packed full of pollen and are particularly beneficial when they flower in early spring. But while these stunning blooms are most commonly grown to brighten up the garden towards the end ...