Plant Details:
Scientific Name: Carthamus tinctorius
Common Name: Safflower
Hardiness Degree: 32°F (0.0°C)
Blooming Season: Summer
Plant Habit: Upright
Spacing: 6 - 10" (15 - 25cm)
Height: 32 - 40" (81 - 102cm)
Width: 8 - 10" (20 - 25cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: Hardy annual that features thornless leaves and round flower buds. Grenade is excellent for fresh and dried use; can also be used green when harvested young.
Grower Information:
Direct sow to finish: 10 to 16 weeks
- Features thornless leaves and round flower buds atop stems of uniform length.
- Best grown as a direct-sown crop.
- Useful for indoor and outdoor professional cut flower production programs for fresh and dried use; can also be used green when harvested young.