Safflower, False Saffron, American Saffron, Dyer's Saffron 'Grenade Mix'

Carthamustinctorius

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Carthamus (KAR-tha-mus)
Species
tinctorius (tink-TOR-ee-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Orange
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

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(Zone 6a) | March 2006 | neutral

I bought seeds for this variety a month or so ago and I will see how they grow. I've never grown safflowers before. I'll update this when...Read More

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