Crocus flavus "Golden Yellow" - is a perennial, low-growing herbaceous cormous plant. The corms are flattened-spherical, 4-6 cm in diameter, covered with a membranous sheath that divides into vertical fibers (not breaking into horizontal rings). The leaves are narrow, developing during flowering. The perianth is cup-shaped with large flowers 4-5 cm in diameter. The perianth petals are a rich yellow color, the center is dark yellow, and the outer petals have translucent bronze stripes starting from the floral tube. Anthers and pistil stigmas are yellow. The floral tube is up to 10-12 cm long. Flowering occurs in early spring (March). The flowering period is 20 days. It belongs to ephemeroids - it enters summer dormancy. Clumps are divided every 3-4 years in autumn.
Planting. Soils for planting can be any, but they must be well-drained. Crocuses do not grow in acidic soils. Choose a sunny or semi-shady location for planting. Crocuses look great in groups on borders, rockeries, and lawns. You can create whimsical patterns with them. Crocus corms are planted from September to December. Prepare the soil for planting in advance. Loosen it to a depth of up to 30 cm, then add compost. Since bulbous plants are too sensitive to moisture, they can be planted in sand. To do this, dig a hole with a flat bottom and a size of, for example, 5 cm wide and 30 cm long. Then pour a thin layer of sand around the entire perimeter, no more than 2 cm high. Place the corms on top of the sand, with their pointed ends up. Then carefully fill the hole with soil, without tamping it down. The planting depth should be equal to two corm heights. The planting distance between corms is 3 to 10 cm.
Care. Crocuses are undemanding in care. They do not need watering. They get enough moisture from the soil after the snow melts. Fresh manure is contraindicated for crocuses. Every 4-5 years, crocus "clumps" need to be divided. If necessary, flowering crocuses can be transplanted (with a clod of earth).