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Safflower, False Saffron, American Saffron, Dyer's Saffron 'Magestic Orange'

Carthamustinctorius

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Carthamus (KAR-tha-mus)

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Species

tinctorius (tink-TOR-ee-us)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Orange

Red-Orange

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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Safflower, False Saffron, American Saffron, Dyer's Saffron 'Magestic Orange'

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