Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 2.0 - 00000294
01/01/98
Carthamus tinctorious--Safflower
Height: 36 in Spacing: 18 in
Type: annual
Flowers: Orange, red
Comments: Safflower should be grown in full sun. The
plant can be used as a dried flower and as a dye plant.
The orange, summer flowers produce a rose-colored dye.
Propagation: Propagation is by seeds.
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