Crocus sativus

Saffron

Family: Iridaceae Iris


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 6A - 9A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Purple
Bloom time Late Summer to Mid Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Alpine garden, border, massing, rock garden, specimen
Height 8" to 12" / 20cm to 30cm
Spread 3" to 4" / 10cm to 10cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Suitable for dried flowers, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green, silvery
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Naturalizing