Saffron crocus grows best in full sun conditions with rich, well-draining soil and temperatures around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. It is hardy in USDA zones 6 through 9, where its corms can be left in ...

Saffron is a pricy spice harvested from a fall-flowering crocus. Learn how to grow it to harvest your own saffron.

While spring-blooming bulbs get most of the attention, there are some bulbs that will bloom in the fall that also can provide a splash of color. Autumn Crocus (Colchicum spp.) Despite their common ...

Colchicum bulbs are one of my most cherished fall blooming plants. They also get me thinking about saffron crocus, another superb fall blooming bulb and since I have never written an article on either ...

The magnificent large flowering crocus, just like their small brother in hardiness and with a multitude of flowers per bulb, should always be planted together with species crocus for 7 to 8 weeks of ...

Applying some granular fertilizer around your plants this fall also will help ensure winter survival and early spring green up. A balanced fertilizer like 10-10-10 sprinkled around the base of the ...

By Melinda Myers. Welcome spring and create continuous color for several months with a collection of spring-flowering bulbs. After planting in the fall, you’ll enjoy an array of flower colors ...

As soon as the leaves begin to fall in autumn, I like to plant spring-flowering bulbs which will provide an early-season splash of color next spring and for years to come.