Will Saffron Grow in Texas?

Saffron crocus grows best in a light sandy loam that has been amended with composted manure. If you live in the more humid gulf coast area of South Texas, be especially careful to give the bulbs a well-drained position, such as on a gravelly slope. The bulbs will bloom well in either sun or partial shade.

Does saffron grow back every year?

Saffron naturally multiplies beneath the soil, and new bulbs will develop atop the original bulb. They'll keep growing up toward the surface until they're just to shallow to stay healthy year-round. It's important that they stay deep to weather dry summer conditions or cold winter weather.

Can saffron grow in Houston?

them I live in Zone 9 and they said yes, I can grow them here. They suggested I order them and they would send them when time and temperature for our area were right for the corms. They shipped them in late September and I planted them October 9.