Crocus imperati is a species of flowering plant in the genus Crocus of the family Iridaceae, endemic to Italy.
Its flowering time is winter and early spring. Its features are lilac flowers with a dark purple outside.
Its closest relative is Crocus versicolor.
It is one of the most debated endemic crocuses in Italy as it has been interpreted by various authors as different species or infraspecific entities.
Crocus is the middle English word for âÂÂsaffron plant". Its Italian origin has given it the name in Swedish "Neapelkrokus" - Crocus from Napoli.