Crocus vernus neapolitanus

Common names: Large Purple Spring Crocus

Genus: Crocus

Species: Crocus vernus (beta neapolitanus)

Class: Triandria

Order: Monogynia

Authority: Gawler

Modern Genus: Crocus

Modern Species: Crocus vernus neapolitanus

Modern Family: Iridaceae

Plant Type: perennial

Color: mauve or white and violet

Season: spring early summer

Native Region: Italy, Austria, E Europe

Artist: S. Edwards, Sansum