Saffron Crocus
Crocus sativus
Grow your own luxury spice with this stunning autumn-blooming crocus.
- Plant Type
- Perennials & Annuals
- Width
- 4 In.
- Height
- 4-5 In.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 6 - 9
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun
- Design image count
- 3
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Crocus sativus, the famed saffron crocus, is a low-growing perennial reaching 4 to 6 inches in height. It features narrow, grass-like foliage and striking purple flowers that emerge in mid-autumn. This sterile triploid thrives in full sun and gritty, well-drained soil. Its primary value lies in its three vivid red stigmas, which are hand-harvested to produce the world's most expensive spice. Ideal for rock gardens and borders, it adds late-season color while offering a unique culinary harvest.