IB Prosperity Crocus Small Flowering 'Sativus (Saffron)' Size 9/10 cm, Bulbs for Planting, Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Non-GMO, Bulbous Perennial, Iridaceae, Autumn Crocus, Saffron Crocus (5 Bulbs)

• Crocus Sativus, also known as Saffron Crocus, is a very interesting Autumn-flowering species. The bulbs can be left in the ground for 6 years, producing plenty of blooms in the first year but saving its best saffron harvest for the second year after planting. This lovely and showy crocus produces large, rich lilac flowers with distinctive purple veins and three long, deep-red stigmas that extend beyond the petals.
• Crocus sativus is currently known to grow in the Mediterranean, East Asia, and Irano-Turanian Region. Saffron is the triploid form of a species found in Eastern Greece, Crocus cartwrightianus; it probably appeared first in Southern Greece on the Attic peninsula or the island of Crete.
• This lovely and showy crocus produces large, rich lilac flowers with distinctive purple veins and three long, deep-red stigmas that extend beyond the petals.
• Saffron Crocus do best in full sun and well-drained soil that is moderately rich in organic matter. Ideally, the site should be relatively dry in summer, when the corms are dormant. Plant the corms 4in deep and 4in apart.
• Saffron Crocus (Crocus sativus) create quick jewel-toned flowers in the fall garden in about 6-10 weeks (sometimes as little as 4-6 weeks) after being planted. They can be planted in the garden in zones 6-10 or can be used in containers on a patio or grown indoors.

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