Saffron Crocus Bulbs - Crocus Sativus

BOTANICAL NAME

Crocus sativus

LIFE CYCLE

• Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun
• Partial Shade

GROWTH HABIT

• Clumping
• Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

• Up to 4 inches

PLANT TYPE

• Saffron

COLOR

• Purple

Not only is this crocus beautiful, its stamens are also edible! The gourmets all know that Saffron can cost hundreds of dollars just for an ounce! So why not grow it yourself in your own garden? Harvesting Saffron is easy, simply pick the red stamens on each flower once the flowers are fully open. You may use right away or dry and store for months.

• Thrives in full sun or partially shaded areas
• Easy to grow fall bloomer with rich violet flowers and brilliant orange-red saffron threads
• Naturalizes readily, returning year after year with proper care

PLANTING SEASON

• Fall

PLANTING DEPTH

• 3 inches

WATER NEEDS

• Low

PLANT SPACING

• 2 to 3 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9