Cyclamen graecum, commonly known as Greek Cyclamen, is a deciduous perennial herb native to rocky hillsides, shrublands, and open woodlands in Greece, including Crete, as well as southwestern Turkey. It typically grows to a height and width of 0.5-2 feet (0.2-0.6 meters), forming a low-growing, clump-forming mound. Greek Cyclamen is characterized by its heart-shaped leaves that are often marbled with silver and green patterns. It produces a profusion of fragrant flowers in shades of pink, purple, and white during the fall, which are quite showy and rise above the foliage on slender stems.

Greek Cyclamen is valued for its ornamental foliage and charming flowers, which can add color to the garden when few other plants are in bloom. It is often used in rock gardens, woodland gardens, and as an understory plant in shaded borders. This plant prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions once established. It is important to avoid overwatering, as this can lead to tuber rot. Cyclamen graecum can be propagated by seed or division after flowering. While generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to cyclamen mite and gray mold, especially when grown in humid conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0