Habitat: Prairies, hillsides and dry open woods.

Description: Tufted with silky hairs throughout.  The leaves are long-stalked and divided into threes.  Blue, purple or nearly white flowers that are hairy on the back.

Size: 10-40cm tall.

Fun Facts: All parts of the prairie crocus are poisonous when eaten, and irritating when they come in contact with the skin.

Source:  Johnson D., L. Kershaw, A. MacKinnon, and J. Pojar.  Plants of the Wester Boreal Forest and Aspen Parkland.  1995.  Lone Pine Publishing.