Description
Sturdy and versatile flowers and foliage. Sturdy, straight stems and branching flower clusters store well and can be used fresh or dried. Stems are easily air-dried for arrangements. Fresh, dark green foliage and geometric buds add structure to mixed bouquets. Great in combination with sunflowers. This strain is nearly thornless for easy harvest. Tufted thistle-like flowers with oval leaves. Fiery orange-and-gold petals are edible and sometimes used as a substitute for saffron. Also known as safflower.
| Seed Pack Size | 50 |
|---|---|
| Genus | Carthamus |
| Species | tinctorius |
| Product Classification | Annuals,Seeds |
| Sun / Shade | Full Sun |
| Bloom Season Start | Early Summer |
| Bloom Season End | Mid Summer |
| Bloom Color | Red, Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Medium Green |
| Days To Maturity | 90.00 |
| Harvest Season | Early Summer, Mid Summer |
| HARVEST | Fresh - Cut stems when flowers have begun to open and show color. Stems harvested before color is showing will not open in storage. Dried - Flowers are completely open, air dry. |
| Uses | Fresh or dried cut-flower. |