Crocus National Flower. While most crocus flower in spring the saffron crocus is a fall-flowering crocus that is available in late summer. Each flower produces 3 red stigmas which are the source of the spice saffron.
Crocus is a genus comprising about 90 species of perennial early spring blooming corms. The flowers three stigmas the distal ends of the plants carpels or female reproductive organs and parts of its style a stalk connecting the stigmas to the rest of the plant are often dried and used in cooking as a. Flower colors include blue violet striped yellow and white and height ranges from 3 to 6 inches.
Mar 25 2021 Purpureus Grandiflorus crocus Crocus vernus Purpureus Grandiflorus.
This plant blooms in late winter to early spring and features bands of lilac white and yellow on its petals. Crocus is a genus comprising about 90 species of perennial early spring blooming corms. Fall September to October Color. It grows 3 inches tall and blooms in late winter and early spring.