Crocus sativus
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Crocus sativus

Fall Blooming Saffron Crocus

Quick Facts :: Growing Tips

Full and Afternoon Sun Morning Sun and Afternoon Shade Xeric Resists Deer  Legend

Description:

4-5” tall. Early to mid fall blooming. This Crocus has been cultivated for thousands of years as the source of the precious spice, saffron. The flowers, with their long purple-streaked lilac petals, have the stunning, intensely red stamens at their center. The saffron containing stamens are harvested and dried to be used to flavor and color food. A heavy bloomer, the flowers appear in early-to mid-fall.

12 bulbs per bag
Zones 6-9

Special Notes:

Use a groundcover for support.

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QUICK FACTS
USDA Growing Zones 6 - 9
Color Blue
Regions USA
Rain Less than 10in., 10in - 20in, 20in - 30in, 30in - 40in (with care)
Bloom Time Early Fall
Sun Full and Afternoon Sun, Morning Sun and Afternoon Shade
Moisture Xeric
Height Small - up to 12in.
Resistant to Hungry Critters Resists Deer
GROWING TIPS

Plant in lean well draining soils.