Crocus sativus flower bulbs SAFFRON CROCUS Grow your own King's Spice Fall Bloom
Bulb Size
9/10 cm
Soil Requirements
Well Drained Soil |
Hardiness Zones
5 to 8
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Partial Shade |
Plant Spacing
2-3"
Planting Depth
2-3"
Mature Height
4" to 6"
Flower Color
Purple |
Bloom Time
Early Fall |
Suitable Zones
5 to 8
Benefits
Good For Indoor Forcing |
Planting Time
Fall Planting |
The Saffron Crocus is by far the most popular crocus available. Saffron Crocus offers a beautiful white/lavender stripe bloom with bright red stigma. The stigma can be harvested, dried and used in popular recipes that call for the herb Saffron. Add this to your collection while it lasts.
Saffron crocus is a fall blooming and fall planted variety of crocus. The first season it is planted it may not flower, however, will return for several years with purple blooms in fall.
