Bright orange-red blooms for arrangements.
Tufted, thistle-like flowers. Upright habit produces 5-8 blooms per stem. Flowers are easily air-dried for dried arrangements. Fresh vase life is 5-7 days. Petals are edible and are sometimes used as a substitute for saffron. Also known as Safflower. Organically grown. Ht. 24-36". Avg. 700 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.
Plant Cycle: (A) Days to Maturity or Bloom: 75-80
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Carthamus
DAYS TO GERMINATION: 10-14 days at 68-72°F (20-22°C)
SOWING: Outdoors (recommended) - After last frost date. Indoors - Sow 4-6 weeks before last frost date.
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LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT: 24-36".
PLANT SPACING: 6-9".
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.
HARVEST: Fresh - When flowers have begun to open. Dried - Flowers are completely open; air dry.
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Edible Variety's Flowers may be consumed. |
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Ideal for drying and crafts Variety is excellent for creating dried Flowers. |
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Organic Seeds and Supplies For seeds, OG means "organically grown" and signifies seeds harvested |
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Use for cut flowers and bouquets Good variety to choose for fresh cut Flowers displays. |