Crocus tournefortii - 2 views
(and C. pallasii ssp. pallasii shown at the bottom)

Crocus tournefortii - perhaps the most sublimely beautiful autumn crocus of all,
with open chalices of satiny lavender-blue, a heart of golden yellow, and those absurd
divided styles of hot red-orange hanging outside the flower like a bell clapper.  
Flowers in late October - November.  Here are two views (above and below) taken 
on November 1, 2003.

Crocus pallasii ssp. pallasii (below)



Crocus pallasii ssp. pallasii (above) - certainly among my favorite autumn-blooming
crocus choice species has light lavender flowers, a dark central ring at the base, and
bright red and yellow fertile bits.  This species is unusual, compared to many autumn-
blooming crocus, in that the flowers remain open even in low light or cloudy days. The
flowers are richly scented,  appearing late October to November.

Photos by Mark McDonough

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