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This fall-bloomer has been cultivated since the ancient times as a valuable spice and color agent. Flowers grow 4" high and appear in October to November. Use them under deciduous trees, along walkways, beneath shrubbery, on banks, and in rock gardens. Need good drainage or bulbs will rot. Plant 3"-4" deep (from top of corm), 6" apart. Harvest the whole stigma, dry, an put in a salt shaker and sprinkle as necessary. Zones 7-9. Zone 6 with mulch.

We ship crocus starting in August through December. Please plant your bulbs as soon as possible. Be sure you protect your bulbs from squirrels and others that may snack on your bulbs. We do not replace saffron bulbs. Saffron bulbs are not available for order until August.

Plant Characteristics
Pest Resistance	Excellent
Disease Resistance	Excellent
Drought Tolerance	Very Good
Heat Tolerance	Good
Humidity Tolerance	Good
Sun Tolerance	Good
Wet Soil Tolerance	Poor
Shade Tolerance	Fair
No Spray	Excellent
Salt Tolerance	Fair
Deer Resistance	Very Good
Soil Type	Well Drained
Self Fertile	Yes
this information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, comments/opinions are always welcome

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Crocus sativus

An autumn blooming crocus usually flowers in October and November in zones 7 - 8. Crocus sativus is the saffron crocus, which has been in cultivation since the times of ancient Hebrews for its value as a spice and coloring agent. The flowers are a rich purple grow 4 inches high.

When planting crocus naturalization is the ticket. The best place for them is under deciduous trees, at the edge of wild gardens, the edge of walkways, beneath shrubbery, on banks, and in the rock garden or in a part of the lawn that you can let alone until the leaves die back. It should be noted that ants are especially fond of the seed coatis of the colchicum and often help in naturalizing the flowers without the gardeners help.

Plant crocus 3 to 4 inches deep (from the top of the corm) and space them 6 inches apart on center. After they have naturalized and if they become crowded, do not divide them until flowers start to diminish.

Sometimes saffron crocus will live in the colder climates when given heavy mulch, but it is usually best to grow them in zone 7 - 9.

Be sure to protect your crocus bulbs from rodents. Squirrels will steal the bulbs if not protected. Usually about 1/4" hardware cloth (wire) will keep them from digging down and taking them.

The bulbs are also extremely susceptible to rot during the dormant season (late spring thru summer).

We do not guarantee saffron crocus bulbs since rot and rodents are the most common problems.