{"product_id":"saffron-autumn-crocus","title":"Saffron Autumn Crocus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe tender and friendly appearance of these blooms, peering up from underground corms just as the growing season comes to an end, belies an exquisite secret: within their petals lies the world's most expensive spice. An even more exciting secret: you can grow it easily at home! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDormant over the summer, Saffron Crocus will send up grassy foliage and striking, lightly-veined, soft purple blossoms in early fall—the opposite of the more familiar spring-flowering crocuses. Among its golden stamens, the plants yield 3 bright red stigmas per flower. These are the saffron threads. To enjoy, gently harvest (tweezers can be helpful), dry, and store in a small container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis variety is low-growing (just 4” tall) and will usually bloom within 5-10 weeks of planting (although occasional corms may not bloom until the second year). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturalizes readily. Prefers full to partial sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not ship internationally.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hudson Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"10 bulbs","offer_id":50439446495299,"sku":"xfh1790050769261","price":8.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 bulbs","offer_id":50439446528067,"sku":"gkc1790050769262","price":12.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 bulbs","offer_id":50439446560835,"sku":"oou1790050769263","price":28.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8020\/2819\/files\/saffron-autumn-crocus_1.jpg?v=1790050777","url":"https:\/\/petgates.shop\/products\/saffron-autumn-crocus","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}