Plant a Little Magic: The Saffron Crocus 5 Bulbs per pack

Each fall, just as summer begins to slip away, something extraordinary stirs beneath the soil—Crocus sativus, the saffron crocus, awakens. From humble bulbs planted in the warmth of late summer, delicate lilac blossoms emerge like whispers from another world, each bloom cradling golden-orange threads of precious saffron.

Saffron is the world’s most legendary spice—valued for centuries not just for its color and flavor, but for the care it takes to grow. But don’t be fooled: planting saffron is surprisingly simple, and the rewards are timeless.

These enchanting crocuses are low-growing (just 4–6 inches tall) and thrive in full sun. Scatter a handful of bulbs—10 or more for the full effect—into the edges of your garden, tuck them into rock beds, or weave them into your perennial border. Then let nature do her work. Come early to mid-fall, the flowers will bloom like a secret revealed.

Harvesting is a ritual in itself: gently pluck the vivid red stigmas at bloom, dry them, and you’ll have your own hand-grown saffron—a spice more valuable than gold—to scent and season your kitchen creations.

After their autumn performance, the slender leaves turn golden-yellow before retreating underground, resting until their next act. Best of all, saffron crocuses naturalize beautifully, multiplying over time, bringing more blooms with each passing year.

Easy to plant. Eternal in beauty. Precious by nature.

Plant your bulbs in late summer—and sow a story worth telling every fall.