Crocus Sativus Seeds - Flower Plant

Crocus sativus seeds produce ornamental and spice-producing plants known as saffron crocus. These plants develop slender grass-like foliage and produce purple flowers with distinctive red stigmas, which are harvested as saffron. They are suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and container planting. Crocus sativus performs well in regions with warm, dry summers and cool winters. It prefers well-drained soil and moderate watering, making it suitable for seasonal cultivation.

Features

• Produces purple flowers with red saffron stigmas
• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers
• Prefers warm, dry summers and cool growing conditions
• Compact growth with seasonal flowering
• Suitable for ornamental and spice cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific name: Crocus sativus
• Common name (US): Saffron Crocus
• Seed type / variety: Crocus sativus
• Growth habit: Low-growing bulb-like perennial (corm-forming)
• USDA zones: 6 to 9
• Planting season: Late summer to early fall
• Growing season: Fall to early winter
• Sowing Season:
  • August to October (suitable climates)
• Germination time and conditions: Several weeks; prefers well-drained soil and mild temperatures
• Sunlight requirements: Full sun
• Soil requirements: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
• Watering needs: Moderate, avoid waterlogging
• Mature plant size: 10 to 20 cm height, 5 to 10 cm spread
• Plant spacing: 8 to 10 cm between plants