There are also some fabulous crocus that bloom in the fall--most notable, of course--is the Crocus sativus or Saffron Crocus. The corms for these are usually available in late summer and their bloom time (after the first year) is usually October. You can harvest the saffron threads from your own saffron crocus. First, be sure you actually have the one labelled "Sativus"--it is the only one you get saffron from. Gently remove the bright orange "styles" from a fully open crocus flower. That's all there is to it...
