Crocuses are native to woodland, scrub, and meadows from sea level to alpine tundra in North Africa and the Middle East, central and southern Europe, in particular Krokos, Greece, on the islands of the Aegean, and across Central Asia to Xinjiang Province in western China.

Where do crocuses grow in the US?

Those of us living in states with cold winters stretching from Washington to Maine and down through Utah, Colorado, Kansas, and Ohio – in other words, gardeners in Zones 3-6 – need to plant crocus corms in September and October. Those in warmer climates will generally aim to plant their corms closer to November.

What zone does crocuses grow in?

Hardiness Zone: Crocus are hardy in zones 3-8. Like many other spring-blooming bulbs, they need a cold winter in order to bloom properly.