Can you use the common crocus grown in the U.S. to harvest for the saffron spice?

Question

The center part, or stigma or style, of the crocus is where the saffron comes from, making it a very expensive spice.

Answer 1

this is the answer that someone here gave me when I asked about saffron not too long ago.

You can grow saffron. The plant is Crocus sativus, it is an autumn blooming crocus. Once the crocus blooms you can pick the stamens - but keep in mind it would take over 100 flowers for a gram and I use about 1/2 a gram for a good paella, yellow rice or risotto.

Answer 2

don't know you could try.