Lilac flowers with orange stamens: Adds unique color and visual interest to gardens
Stamens can be removed and dried: Allows for use as saffron, a prized seasoning
Perennial and naturalizes well: Ensures reliable fall blooms year after year
Golden yellow leaves in fall: Enhances garden aesthetics with seasonal color
Best planted in groups: Creates striking, full-looking displays
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Saffron crocus is a fall-blooming crocus that features lilac flowers with orange stamens. The stamens may be removed and dried for use as saffron, a prized seasoning. Growing 4-6" tall, Crocus Sativus add charm to perennial beds and rock gardens when they bloom in early to mid fall. They grow best in full sun and naturalize well. The leav
Plant Height
4-6 inches
Bloom Time
Early to mid fall
Sunlight Requirement
Full sun
Leaf Color in Fall
Golden yellow
Recommended Planting
Groups of at least 10 bulbs
Bulb Type
Crocus sativus
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Well…they showed up as well formed bulbs…having been in the ground for a few weeks now they have started to show their sprouts…whether or not they will render delicious saffron remains to be determined by their willingness to flower, behave and be willing to flower in chilly conditions and have their reproductive organs politely removed, dried, preserved and cooked. I will happily update you at a later date😂
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John · October 27, 2025
Healthy Looking
The bulbs looked very good upon arrival. Not sure I've planted them with enough time for them to bloom, but they're in the ground (with an abundant dash of cayenne pepper on the soil to keep the squirrels from digging them up)
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Bridget · October 20, 2025
Beautiful, nice sized bulbs. Arrived healthy and ready to sprout.