Saffron - Crocus Bulbs (Sativus)

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Features

Life Cycle Perennial

Planting Season Fall

Color Purple

Growth Habit Clumping, Upright

Bloom Season Fall

Plant Characteristics Attracts Bees, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain

Use Container Garden

Growing Conditions Cold Tolerant, Outdoor

Harvest Advantages Dried

Plant Resistance Deer

About Saffron - Crocus Bulbs (Sativus)

Crocus sativus

Seed Type Corm

Plant Type Saffron

Also known as Autumn Crocus

Yes, it's true—you can get saffron without selling your jewelry to pay for it. Just grow it! And get a feast for your eyes AND your belly. Saffron crocuses are the gift that keeps on giving, with vibrant purples, yellows, and reds that come back year after year in the fall. If you plant them in a large group, you'll end up with a gorgeous, shimmering tapestry of color. Bonus: they're deer-resistant, and bees love them. Harvesting saffron is easy—just pick the red stamens once the flowers are fully open. You can use them right away or dry and store them for months.

Planting Information

Planting Saffron - Crocus Bulbs (Sativus)

Planting Season Fall

Light Requirement Full Sun, Partial Shade

Planting Depth 2 to 3 inches, 3 to 4 inches

Plant Height Up to 4 inches

Plant Spacing 2 to 3 inches

Water Needs Low

Hardiness Zones 6, 7, 8

Bulb Size 8 to 9 cm circumference

View our Crocus Planting Guide to learn more.

Coverage

Amount	Recommended Coverage
10 Bulbs / Fall-Planted \| Ships in Fall	Up to 1 Sq. Ft
20 Bulbs / Fall-Planted \| Ships in Fall	Up to 2 Sq. Ft
40 Bulbs / Fall-Planted \| Ships in Fall	Up to 4 Sq. Ft
80 Bulbs / Fall-Planted \| Ships in Fall	Up to 8 Sq. Ft

Saffron - Crocus Bulbs (Sativus)