These crocuses, taken at a residence near Stettler, are a sure sign that more consistent spring-like weather is on the way. Crocuses grow around the world including from North Africa and the Middle East, central and southern Europe, in particular Krokos, Greece, on the islands of the Aegean, to across Central Asia to western China.
Debbie Doell photos
Crocuses: their colours vary widely, although lilac, mauve, yellow and white are predominant
