false saffron
Carthamus tinctorius
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
False saffron (Carthamus tinctorius) is an annual for borders and containers. It is a low maintenance plant that grows 24 to 36 inches tall and 12 to 24 inches wide. This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy or loamy soil. It is drought tolerant and grows in acid, alkaline, or neutral soil. Flowers open in early to late spring and again in early to late summer.
Pairs well with Double Zahara Cherry zinnia, Prickly poppy, and Red fescue.