QIS® Zanzibar Safflower Seeds

Carthamus tinctorius

QIS® Zanzibar brings bold, sculptural drama to the garden with blooms that shift from soft creamy yellow to deep saffron orange as they mature, offering evolving color and texture through the height of summer. Its upright, sturdy stems and thistle-like flower heads create a striking presence in borders and a standout element in fresh or dried arrangements. Exceptionally heat and drought tolerant, this resilient annual thrives with minimal care, shining even in the hottest, driest conditions. Beyond its beauty, safflower’s edible petals have long been used as a natural dye and a colorful, flavorful saffron substitute.
$3.49 ~2g (~40 seeds)

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Features

Family

Family

Asteraceae
Native

Native

Mediterranean and parts of the Middle East
Life Cycle

Life Cycle

Annual
Plant Height

Plant Height

Medium (12" - 24")
Flower Color

Flower Color

Orange
Bloom Season

Bloom Season

Summer to fall

Further Information

Plant Characteristics

Plant Characteristics

  • Cut Flower
  • Edible Flower
Growing Conditions

Growing Conditions

Heat Tolerant

About QIS® Zanzibar Safflower Seeds

Carthamus tinctorius

1"–2" thistle-like blooms that shift from yellow to orange and deep saffron tones as they mature.

Planting Safflower

Plant Spacing

Plant Spacing

A group of 2 seeds every 6" – 9"
Light Required

Light Required

Full Sun
Plant Height

Plant Height

Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth

Planting Depth

1/8"

Planting Details

Seed Depth 1/8"
Seed Spacing A group of 2 seeds every 6" – 9"
Thinning When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 6" – 9"
Germination 10 – 15 Days
Start Indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Mild Climates: Start in late summer for winter bloom.
Direct Sow RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 65°F.

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