Safflower, False Saffron, American Saffron, Dyer's Saffron, Carthamus tinctorius
Latin name: Carthamus tinctorius
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 flower color: yellow flower.onego.ru |
Safflower, False Saffron, American Saffron, Dyer's Saffron (Carthamus tinctorius) characteristics
| plant height (cm) | 70-100 cm |
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| flower size | middle |
| flower color | yellow |
| timing of flowering | autumn, august, july, june |
| fragrant flower | no fragrance |
| type of stem | erect |
| known to be toxic | not poisonous plant |
| life span | annual |
Carthamus tinctorius growing
| method of cultivation | non seedlings |
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| water needs | low, moderate |
| soil type | sandy loam soil, loamy soil |
| soil acidity | neutral soil |
Carthamus tinctorius, Safflower, False Saffron, American Saffron, Dyer's Saffron planting
| landscape use | flowerbed, specimen, border |
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| sun exposure | full sun |
Safflower, False Saffron, American Saffron, Dyer's Saffron care
| frost resistance | does not tolerate frost |
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| shelter in winter | shelter is not required |
| cold hardiness zone | no data |
*Some characteristics are relevant for a temperate climate
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