At only two and a half inches tall, this fragile ephemeral beauty is commonly known as a "Tommie" crocus (Crocus tommasinianus). The great English horticulturist, E. A. Bowles, called these crocuses "Tom" for short, but I am more inclined to call them the more feminine "Tomasina." Bowles described …
Jenny Rose Carey
Dazzling Plants, Design Ideas, and Proven Techniques for Your Shady Garden
