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The cultivated saffron (saffron crocus C. sativus) flowers in the autumn and comes up every year, so it is known as a perennial plant. It does not grow wild, and is now a triploid form of the eastern Mediterranean plant called Crocus cartwrightianus. It is thought that C. cartwrightianus came from Crete.he cultivated saffron (saffron crocus C. sativus) flowers in the autumn and comes up every year, so it is known as a perennial plant. It does not grow wild, and is now a triploid form of the eastern Mediterranean plant called Crocus cartwrightianus. It is thought that C. cartwrightianus came from Crete.
Saffron is planted in fall in moist, well-drained soil and it can be planted in full sun to partial shade. The corms are planted 3-4 inches deep, spaced 6 inches apart.Before I place the bulbs in each planting hole, I'll sprinkle in some phosphate to encourage the bulbs to develop a sturdy root system. Once the ground freezes, I'll mulch the garden bed heavily and keep it watered if the winter is too warm and dry.ommaLeah writes: I planted saffron crocus corns here in Vermont 5 years ago. All I've needed to do is take away the leaves so the blooms can grow. We moved and my new corns arrived today. Im planting 100 of them so I can share a little with some of my foodie friends.