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Deb Brown is a horticulturist with the University of Minnesota Extension Service Yard and Garden Line. For help with garden, plant and insect questions, call the Yard and Garden Line at 612-624-4771.

Crocus open during the day and close again at night. They also grow best in a very sunny location, though they can take light shade. Dutch hybrids, which are the most commonly grown crocus, have larger flowers and may be planted 3 or 4 inches apart. Plant smaller species crocus closer together. Though not as showy, species crocus bloom first thing in spring, often popping up in patches that are surrounded by snow.

Deb Brown is a horticulturist with the University of Minnesota Extension Service Yard and Garden Line. For help with garden, plant and insect questions, call the Yard and Garden Line at 612-624-4771.