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Crocus sativus

Family: Iridaceae, Genus: Crocus

Description:

Crocus sativus, the saffron crocus, is known for its purple-blue petals and orange-red stamens, which are harvested as a spice. This fall-blooming plant forms tidy clumps and naturalizes well in USDA zones 4 to 10. It requires full sun to part shade and cannot tolerate soggy conditions.

Sources:
  1. [1] Saffron Crocus: Nature Hills Nursery. Visit Source

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Last Updated June 30, 2025

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