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Gardening

elleng

(137,251 posts)

7. Dunno, but haven't seen deer in my yard in quite a while.

Reply to Mossfern (Reply #6)

Sat Feb 24, 2024, 05:08 PM

Feb 2024

Would take a few of them a while to damage this crop, I think.

'The life cycle of Crocus species begins with the seed, germinating to a seedling, and a mature plant in 3–5 years, however seeds may remain dormant in the soil for several years.'

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Crocus bed from 2d floor window [View all] elleng Feb 2024 OP

Wow you really have a healthy bed of crocuses there. Did you plant them? Walleye Feb 2024 #1

Yes, very healthy bed of crocuses! elleng Feb 2024 #3

It's amazing the way these crocuses just come back every year. I had a bed that lasted for 20 years I think Walleye Feb 2024 #4

Yes, they are amazing! elleng Feb 2024 #5

Thank you, that's interesting I learned a few things there Walleye Feb 2024 #10

Naturalized.. cilla4progress Feb 2024 #2

Are they deer resistant? Mossfern Feb 2024 #6

Dunno, but haven't seen deer in my yard in quite a while. elleng Feb 2024 #7

You are so lucky! Mossfern Feb 2024 #8

Yes, but it's FUN to catch pics of them looking thru my windows! elleng Feb 2024 #9

Wonderful beauty and thanks for sharing! mysteryowl Feb 2024 #11

8a, southern MD. elleng Feb 2024 #12

That explains why you have such early blooms. Nice mysteryowl Feb 2024 #13