Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Carthamus (KAR-tha-mus) (Info)
Species: tinctorius (tink-TOR-ee-us) (Info)
 3 vendors have this plant for sale.
9 members have or want this plant for trade. Category:
Annuals
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness:
Not Applicable
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Gold (Yellow-Orange)
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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