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Crocus sativus (Saffron Crocus)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 501794



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Liliales
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: Crocus
Species: Crocus sativus
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Annual
  • Bulb
  • Herb
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • < 6 inches (< 15 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • < 6 inches (< 15 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • October
Flowering End edit
  • October
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Dark
Leaf Shape edit
  • Acicular
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Container/Patio
  • Edging
  • Cottage Garden
  • Low Maintenance Garden
  • Mediterranean Garden
  • Oriental Garden
  • Vegetable Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Alkaline / Chalky
  • Loamy / Medium
Soil pH edit
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Purple
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Bulbils
Skill Level edit
  • Some Experience
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Sjoerd (182)
toni (36069)
Frank (2698)
  moore (394)


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Sjoerd (182) wrote on Oct 17 2008
The most important aspect of planting is to be sure that the soil is well-draining. I make a layer of sand in the base of my planting hole or trench.
Harvest first thing in the morning.
When harvesting, very carefully clip-away the red stigma and dry this thoroughly before storing.

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  moore (394) wrote on Aug 23 2009
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Multiplies quickly in close clusters. Spring greenery dies back and returns in the fall with only the flower.

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