Purple Saffron Seeds - Flower Plant

Purple Saffron is a perennial flowering plant grown for its purple cup-shaped blooms and slender grass-like foliage. It is suited to regions with warm, dry summers and cool winters and grows well in garden beds, raised beds, and containers with good drainage. The plant prefers sunny locations and loose, well-drained soil. Purple Saffron is valued for its ornamental appearance and compact growth habit, making it suitable for home gardens and landscape plantings.

Features

• Perennial flowering plant with purple blooms
• Compact clump-forming growth habit
• Suitable for garden beds and containers
• Adapted to warm, dry summers and cool winters
• Prefers well-drained soil conditions
• Produces slender grass-like foliage
• Suitable for ornamental garden planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Crocus sativus
• Common Name (US): Saffron Crocus
• Seed Type / Variety: Purple Flowering Variety
• Growth Habit: Clump-forming perennial
• USDA Zones: 6-9
• Planting Season: Late Summer to Fall
• Growing Season: Fall through Spring
• Sowing Season: Late Summer to Fall
• Sowing Season With Specific Months: August, September, October, November
• Germination Time and Conditions: 30-90 days; cool temperatures and well-drained growing medium required
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering; avoid waterlogged soil
• Mature Plant Size: 4-8 inches tall, 3-6 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 3-4 inches apart