Saffron Crocus

Crocus 'Saffron'

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Plant Size

15 Pack Bulbs

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Delivery and Shipping

Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Saffron Crocus highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Crocus 'Saffron'
Growing Zones

4-10
Mature Height

4-6 inches
Spacing

4 - 8 inches
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Medium
Soil

Well Drained Soil
Growth Rate

Fast
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pruning Time

After Foliage Yellows
Bloom Period

Fall

Growing Zones 4-10

Find Your Growing Zone!

Grow your own luxuriant spice in your backyard with the Saffron Crocus (Crocus 'Saffron') from Nature Hills! These fancy Crocus bulbs feature lovely cupped trumpets of purple-blue petals with darker venation. But the center of each is the highly prized russet stamen that is the source of the seasoning Saffron!

Once more highly prized than gold, each bloom forms just 3 stamens each for you to collect and dry to season your own Mediterranean-inspired dishes! But as flowers, these are as pretty as any Crocus, if not more unique because of these very enlarged and showy stamens! Plus Butterflies will arrive to check out these lovely blooms!

Forming tidy clumps over time and naturalizing freely but politely throughout the landscape, Crocus are fall-flowering bulbs that are as easy to grow as any other! Low-maintenance, these perennial corms thrive throughout USDA growing zones 4 to 10 and handle about any sunny condition except soggy soil.

Planting and Application:

A darling burst of color in the fall, these little bloomers look great as garden edging all spring and summer as their spikey green foliage and tidy clumps line the front of the border or along pathways. Great in pots and planters, these plant-it-and-forget-it little perennial corms that surprise you when they appear late in the season!

Indoors, try forcing these bulbs in cloches or shallow dishes covered in moss for bright and fragrant interior décor. Autumn Crocus can be harvested for their saffron once the flowers open with tweezers and let dry in a dehydrator or use fresh. Flavor both sweet and savory dishes, and drinks, and add color to your baking with these highly sought-after spices!

Violet Blue/Purple Blooms With Darker Veins
Orange-Red Stamen Harvested For Spice
Spikey Green Foliage
Fall-Blooming Autumn Crocus Corms
Edging, Containers, Culinary Spice & Fall Accents

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Plant in full sun for the most blooms and in well-drained soil with moderate moisture access. Technically known as corms, Crocus bulbs should be planted in early fall before the ground freezes. This can be anywhere from September to November, depending on your growing zone and climate. Crocus bulbs require at least six to eight weeks of what's known as 'chill hours' before they will sprout.

Full Sun to Part Shade
Moderately Moist Enriched Well-Drained Soil
Cannot Tolerate Soggy Conditions
Cold-Hardy Perennial
Plant 2-6 Inches Apart

You can buy Saffron Crocus and other Crocus corms and spring ephemerals for fall planting and NatureHills.com will ship when the time is perfect for planting in your growing zone! Add some spice to your life and garden today!