SHIPS IN THE FALL
Crocus sativus has more the function of a status symbol than that of a food additive in today’s societies. It is, however, used for several Mediterranean dishes, often in connection with fish, seafood and rice. The fine spice that makes rice so nice. You just pluck off the brightly colored tips – stigmas – inside the flowers and dry to store.
Bloom Time | Fall |
Color | Purple |
Foliage Color | Green |
Height | 6-12″ |
Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
Type/Size | 6+cm |
Hardiness Zone | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |