Tecophilaea are perennial herbaceous plants that grow from corms. They feature linear-lanceolate leaves at their base and produce one to two funnel-shaped flowers, typically in shades of blue or violet, often with a white throat, during the spring season.

Tecophilaea

Tecophilaea cyanocrocus is a cormous perennial that grows up to 10 cm tall. It features narrow, greyish-green foliage and slender stems that support solitary, upright flowers. Each flower measures 3-4 cm across, displaying a vibrant blue hue with a white central marking, resembling those of crocuses.

Tecophilaea cyanocrocus

Tecophilaea cyanocrocus 'Hardman's Violet'

'Tecophilaea cyanocrocus 'Leichtlinii' is a perennial reaching up to 10 cm tall, characterized by its slender greyish-green foliage. The plant produces individual, upright flowers that are funnel-shaped, measuring 3-4 cm across, and feature a distinct white throat.

Tecophilaea cyanocrocus 'Leichtlinii'

Tecophilaea cyanocrocus 'Violacea' is a corm-based perennial characterized by its slender, greyish-green foliage. In spring, it produces solitary, upright flowers that resemble crocuses, featuring a rich, velvety deep violet-blue hue and a notable fragrance.

Tecophilaea cyanocrocus 'Violacea'

The Tecophilaea cyanocrocus Storm Cloud Group comprises half-hardy perennial corms, reaching a height of approximately 10 cm. They feature narrow, lanceolate green leaves. In spring, slender stems emerge to showcase fragrant flowers resembling crocuses, characterized by white petals that have pale violet-blue tips and subtle purple markings in the throat.