Safflower - Seeds
Carthamus tinctorius
Annual plant with orange to reddish flowers, cultivated since ancient times for its dye, cosmetic, and culinary uses. Thrives in dry, sunny climates.
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ReferenceCarthamus tinctorius
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In stock4 Items
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ConditionNew
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FamilyAsteraceae o Compositae
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Solar expositionPartial shade
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WateringMedium
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Frost resistanceLow
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Planting timeApril
February
January
March
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Flowering periodAugust
July
June
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Hardiness (USDA)10
7
8
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LifecycleAnnual
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Flower colorOrange
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FoliageAnual
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Spacing30-40 cm
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Height60-90 cm
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Cut flowerYes
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Spice production SeedsYes
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Production for TeasYes
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WildflowersYes
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BiodiversityYes
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Special treatmentDirect sowing
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Stock originAmongSeeds warehouse
- Accepted name
- Carthamus tinctorius
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Carthamus
Botanical synonyms
- Calcitrapa tinctoria
- Calcitrapa tinctoria
- Carduus tinctorius
- Carduus tinctorius
- Carthamus glaber
- Carthamus tinctorius var. albus
- Carthamus tinctorius var. croceus
- Carthamus tinctorius var. flavus
Show 3 more synonyms Hide additional synonyms
- Carthamus tinctorius var. spinosus
- Carthamus tinctorius var. tinctorius
- Centaurea carthamus
Taxonomy: World Flora Online CC0 1.0
Planting time
Flowering period
Data sheet
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FamilyAsteraceae o Compositae
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Solar expositionPartial shade, Sunny
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WateringMedium
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Frost resistanceLow
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Hardiness (USDA)7 8 9 10
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LifecycleAnnual
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Flower colorOrange
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FoliageAnual
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Spacing30-40 cm
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Height60-90 cm
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Cut flowerYes
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Spice production SeedsYes
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Production for TeasYes
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WildflowersYes
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BiodiversityYes
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Special treatmentDirect sowing
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Stock originAmongSeeds warehouse
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