Bed Head Plant Nursery
Saffron
Saffron
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Crocus sativus
- 4 in pot
- Height: 6-10 inches
- Spread: 6-10 inches
- Full sun
Saffron is truly something special. It’s a type of crocus with stunning purple flowers that only bloom for a week or two each fall. Those blooms hold the real treasure—vivid orange threads called stigmas, which are painstakingly harvested by hand to become the world’s most expensive spice.
Saffron has a deep history, too. It’s been cultivated and cherished by different civilizations for over 3,500 years, and interestingly, you won’t find it growing in the wild—it’s entirely a product of human care and careful breeding. Each tiny corm (or bulb) sends up a few blossoms, and the grass-like leaves start showing up just before the flowers.
Adding saffron to food, or even using it as a natural dye, brings this ancient tradition right into the present. It’s amazing how such a delicate flower can hold so much color, flavor, and history in each tiny thread.
Image from NC State Extension
Returns
Returns
Return policy:
Thank you for shopping at our plant nursery. We take pride in providing high-quality live plants and workshops to our customers. We understand that sometimes things don't go as planned, so we have put together a return policy to ensure you are satisfied with your purchases.
Plants:
We do not offer refunds for live plants. However, if you are not satisfied with your purchase, we are happy to exchange your plant(s) for another plant(s) of equal value or provide you with a gift card that can be used for future purchases at our nursery. To be eligible for an exchange or gift card, the plant(s) must be returned to us within 7 days of the original purchase, in the same condition as when it was purchased, and with the original receipt.
Workshops:
Workshop tickets are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend a workshop you have already purchased a ticket for, you may transfer your ticket to someone else. Please contact us to let us know of the transfer at least 24 hours before the workshop start time.
Please note that we do not deliver plants. All plants must be picked up in person from our nursery at the agreed-upon time. If you have any questions or concerns regarding our return policy, please contact us.
Thank you for your understanding and support. We hope you enjoy your purchases from our plant nursery!
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