A variable beauty found exclusively in Crimea, Ukraine. Latvian botanist Nikolai J. Puring was working in Crimea and described C. tauricus in 1900. The outer petals vary from white to lilac, slightly edged, feathered or striped. The inside is violet, lilac or purple, rarely white.
Data sheet
Preferred Placement
Semi shade
Color
white-lilac
Bulb size
I.
Bulb Spacing
5
Planting Depth
5
Height in cm.
10-15
Flowering time in the months
2-3
. Available to order from July 2025
A variable beauty found exclusively in Crimea, Ukraine. Latvian botanist Nikolai J. Puring was working in Crimea and described C. tauricus in 1900. The outer petals vary from white to lilac, slightly edged, feathered or striped. The inside is violet, lilac or purple, rarely white.