There are many different types of the world famous Crocus genus available. Some are fall winter or spring blooming. These are the well-known spring bloomers that are long-lived and everyone knows and loves. They are easy to grow and cold hardy and often the first color of spring. The flowers are tubular cup shaded atop grass like basal foliage. They provide a nice splash of color. Wow!!! You won t find these in a typical box store. Orange Monarch is a giant blooming orange black striped Crocus appropriately named as the colors resemble that of a monarch butterfly. Each bulb produces three stems. Perfect as a garden accent naturalizing easy to grow and extremely hardy and strong even blooming during a snowstorm.