Crocus ‘Jeanne d’Arc’ produces relatively large blooms above slender leaves with a pronounced central stripe. The flowers are pure white with delicate purple veins and bold orange stamens, creating a wonderful pop in late winter / early spring.
These ones were growing with other bulbs in a large terracotta pot at RHS Garden Harlow Carr. The gardeners have applied a layer of sharp grit as a mulch to help conserve water and make it less likely that splashes of mud will spoil the flowers before their time.
Susan Rushton 
I miss crocuses. They just do not grow in this part of Texas. Maybe farther north.
I’m sorry – hope these gave you more happy feelings on balance than pangs!
Spring! I like the white crocuses.
I like the purple and white striped ones best, but these are good garden plants.
My mother grew crocus in every Texas garden she had. I think of her every time I see one. Purple was my favorite.
It’s bitter sweet when flowers remind you of loved ones. I’m glad to hear that Texas is not a crocus-free zone!