Crocus sativus Maximum Height_2-4m A sprinkling of snakes head

A sprinkling of snakes head fritillaries are a sight to behold when naturalised in damp woodlands or informal areas of grass

These flowers are followed in quick succession by purple tinged seed pods in the Summer

and finally finishing up for the year painted in fiery tones

can be used to make a delightful tea

this variety is fully cold hardy

Crocus sativus Maximum Height_2-4m A sprinkling of snakes headSativus produces in the autumn large cup shaped flowers of soft, lilac purple petals with yellow stamens and bright red stigmas. These three bright red stigmas can be dried and then used as the spice Saffron, the most expensive spice in the world. Flowerheads bloom from pale white to purple stems which develop from corms or a bulb like, base root. Devoid of foliage during the blooming season, grass like green leaves can be seen in the springtime. One