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« Signs of spring in Providence | Main | Spring -- and helleborus -- in Providence. » March 7, 2008Spring is here: First crocus blooms
Spring will not arrive for two more weeks by the calendar; but spring is here, according to the crocus, one of the first flowers to bloom in spring. I have just spotted my first two crocuses, in bloom. Crocus belong in the Iris family (Iridaceae). They typically have 3 stamens. Crocus is a Greek word, krokos. Crocus symbolizes “Youthful Gladness, Attachment and Cheerfulness,” according to the Flower meaning site. Posted by Pat Feinstein CommentsRees Cowden | March 7, 2008 3:04 PM link Rees, I used to have spring-ish bulbs popping up in California, would they not do well in Florida? Some sort of wild hyacinth, and a kind of wild onion that had pretty little white flowers and colonized like crazy. Soon after, daffodils. I think you have to pick daffodils (or narcissus?) that tolerate warm winters, though. karen anne | March 8, 2008 12:24 PM link Beautiful flower.... Brandon Matthew | March 11, 2008 3:28 AM link My crocuses are in bloom to :-) Susan from gel fireplaces ltd | March 15, 2008 8:51 AM link Hi Karen Anne, I think crocus would do well here for the first year but I bet the bulbs would rot with the high humidity and the frequent rains. The sandy soil (it really is just sand here) would probably be a problem. I bet in the northern areas of the state they would work fine but I'm in the southern end. I've tried daffodils and they didn't make it. There are a few native bulbs here but the flowers are very simple....Oh well at least I have your photos. rees Cowden | April 14, 2008 1:09 PM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. |
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Thanks for the nice shot of the crocus bloom. Spring flowering bulbs are something I miss, being down here in Florida.
Rees Cowden