Saffron is a fascinating plant - in the crocus genus, it grows from little corms that throw out long green spindly leaves and low blooming flowers that produce three orange-red stigmas. These three stigmas ARE what we know as saffron in a spice jar. Even wilder, there is no known example of Crocus sativus in the wild - it appears to be a mutation from a predecessor that is now entirely propagated through human cultivation! | Epic Gardening

Saffron Crocus will technically grow in zones 6-9; but the closer you are to saffron’s “ideal conditions” the more likely you are to have saffron perennialize.Ideal conditions for saffron include:🌱 well drained soil 🌱 6-8 hours of full sun🌱 cold winters and hot summer are best for perennializingMy saffron came from @pinetree_garden_seeds and as of the time of posting this — it’s still in stock! You can use my code “chickens15” for 15% off your order.#fallbulbs #zone8a #gardening #southerngard

The health benefits of saffron