Description: Carthamus tinctorius Safflower Flower seedsA lovely annual that gives both the beauty of a flower as well as a seed that certain birds love to eat. One to five round globes of orange-yellow flowers bloom from each branch. A very drought-tolerant plant grown in many arid regions. If you love wildflower gardens this plant would fit right in. Perfect for growing in tubs for the deck! Attractive to bees, butterflies and birds and is drought-tolerant making it suitable for xeriscaping.Fun Facts:1. Commercial production of safflower oil is produced from the seeds 2. Safflowers grow a deep taproot which allows it to survive periods of drought 3. Safflower is one of the oldest cultivated crops 4. Dyes made from safflower have been found in Egyptian textiles dating to the 12th dynasty in the tomb of Tutankhamun 5. In the 19th century safflower was known as carthamine The following birds love to eat safflower seeds: Black Capped Chikadees Blue Jays Black Headed Grosbeaks Downy Woodpeckers Carolina Chickadees Evening Grosbeaks House Finch Mourning Doves Northern Cardinals Purple Finches USES: Flower Gardens Wildflower beds Sowing instructions: Sow as you would any flower seeds We thank you for your support of rare and naturally grown seeds! Because Seed is a perishable product all sales have to be final. No Returns or Refunds can be accepted- We appreciate your understanding Pictures / Video are representative only.All seeds are true to listing description and botanical name ===== Some seeds require some experience in growing. We provide germination guidance and recommend that you do some research before ordering if you feel unsure. Growing plants from seed is supposed to be fun. Sometimes it is successful and sometimes not- this is the way it is with gardening. Because we are not there to plant them, we cannot be responsible for germination failure due to improper planting or climate conditions or for any other reason. We will always send you viable seeds and are always here to help you along the way. Note: Seeds ship via first class or least expensive way-Thanks!
Price: 9.89 USD
Location: Willis, Texas
End Time: 2024-08-04T15:32:14.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Serendipity Seeds
Season of Interest: Spring, Summer
Type: flower seeds
Life Cycle: Annual
Common Name: Safflower
Color: Orange
Features: Flowering
Cultivating Difficulty: Easy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
