 | Saffron Crocus (Crocus sativus). Hardy, early to mid-fall flowering bulbDescription: Produces 1-5 widely opened, rich lilac flowers with dark purple veins on short stems; leaves are borne with or shortly after flowersHabit: Flowering stem 3-5 inches highCulture: Prefers well-drained soil and full sun to light shade; plant 3-4 inches deepHardiness: USDA Zones 6 through 9Jefferson-documentedAlthough in cultivation since Roman times, the Saffron Crocus is not known to exist in the wild. It is the source of the culinary... - Saffron Crocus (Crocus sativus). |
