Crocus 'Sativus' Saffron 5/Pkg.

Scientific Name: Crocus sativus

Common Name: Saffron Crocus

Exposure: Full Sun

Blooming Time: September to October

Bloom Duration: 2 to 3 Weeks

Fragrance: Lightly Fragrant

Plant Habit: Low, Clumping

Characteristics: Fall-blooming crocus with lavender-purple petals and vivid red stigmas used to produce saffron spice; delicate flowers sit close to the ground; deer-resistant and attractive to pollinators.

Spacing: 3 to 4 inches

Height: 4 to 6 inches

Width: 3 to 5 inches

Maintenance Requirements: Low; plant in well-drained soil in late summer, allow foliage to die back naturally after blooming, and lift and divide corms every few years if overcrowded.