About Crocus speciosus M.Bieb.
Crocus speciosus M.Bieb., commonly known as Bieberstein's crocus, is a flowering plant species in the genus Crocus, which belongs to the family Iridaceae. It is native to northern and central Turkey, the Caucasus, northern Iran, Crimea, and Bulgaria. This species is a cormous perennial that grows 10–15 cm (3.9–5.9 in) tall. Its lilac flowers, which have pale throats and dark veins, bloom in autumn. The orange styles of the flower are extensively divided. Its specific epithet "speciosus" translates to "showy". This plant is cultivated as an ornamental. It grows and spreads quickly, making it well suited for naturalisation in grassy areas. Both the species itself and the white-flowered cultivar 'Albus' have received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
