Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is an annual plant with spiny orange-yellow flowers.
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is an annual plant with spiny orange-yellow flowers. The flowers are used as a natural dye and seasoning, as an alternative to expensive saffron, while the seeds yield a valuable oil. The plant is drought-resistant and prefers sun and well-drained soils. The dried flowers are decorative and are also used in floral arrangements. Safflower has been grown for thousands of years for its colour, its oil and its ornamental value.
Sowing method: Direct in the ground, where it will grow
Transplanting: No — sown directly
Where it grows: Open ground
Row spacing: 40 cm
Thin to: 20 cm
Sow in place: the roots do not take moving.
Deadhead regularly — the plant then flowers for much longer.
| Exposure | Soare |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Anual |
| Seed type | Standard |
| Colour | Portocaliu, Galben |
| Placement | Exterior |
