Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) – 30 Seeds | Drought Tolerant, Easy to Grow

Add a splash of golden color and rustic charm to your garden with Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius). Known for its bright, spiky flowers, safflower is a drought-tolerant annual that thrives in sunny, well-drained spots. These 30 seeds are perfect for gardeners looking to grow a versatile flower used for natural dyes, birdseed, and culinary oil.

Care Guide:

• Planting: Sow seeds directly outdoors after last frost when soil warms.

• Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil.

• Light: Full sun for best flowering and seed production.

• Water: Moderate water needs; drought tolerant once established.

• Growth: Grows 2-4 feet tall; good for cut flowers or natural dyes.

• Notes: Harvest seeds when flower heads dry for bird feed or oil extraction.

The package contains 2 grams or around 50 seeds.

Carthamus tinctorius