Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Iridaceae

Genus:

Crocus

Species:

Crocus sativus

USDA Symbol:

CRSA15

Growth Characteristics

Height:

20 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

purple, lilac

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to Mediterranean climates with hot, dry summers

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Notes:

Saffron crocus is sterile triploid; propagation is exclusively by corm division, not seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI