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, it will return for several years with purple blooms in fall.
Please note: They sprout foliage in Spring (fine grass like leaves), but in the Fall is when they will flower then produce their valuable saffron spice!
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