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Then dig a trench three inches deep if you live in USDA Zones 6 to 8, or four inches deep for Zones 3 to 5, to provide extra insulation. Place the corms in the trench, flat side down and about two inches apart.

A close up of yellow crocus flowers growing in the bright sunshine in a snowy lawn.

The opposite side of the bulb will have a small point and sometimes even new shoots beginning to form. This side should face upward.

Cover the corms with soil, give them a good watering, and start daydreaming about your springtime reward.

When to Plant Saffron Crocus

Are you impatient in your desire to see those brilliant crocus blooms in your yard?

If you live in Zones 6 to 10, you’re in luck. You can plant the saffron variety, C. sativus, mother of the precious saffron spice, in your yard in August for colder regions, or in September in the warmer zones in this range.

In this case, you want to plant the bulbs at least six weeks before the first frost. Pick some up now from She’s Rooted Home.

A close up of a purple crocus flower and a pile of saffron set on a purple background.

Because saffron crocus corms are more heat-resistant than the vernal varieties and don’t need a chilling period, you don’t need to worry as much about soil temperature when you plant.

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