Zanzibar carthamus
Carthamus tinctorius 'Zanzibar'
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size18 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Orange, gold, green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Zanzibar' carthamus (Carthamus tinctorius 'Zanzibar') is an annual for borders, cut flowers, and containers. This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy or loamy soil. It grows 18 to 24 inches tall and 12 to 24 inches wide. The blooms come in orange, gold, and green. It is drought tolerant, so it needs little care once settled in. Both the flowers and foliage are sturdy.
Pairs well with Double Zahara Cherry zinnia, Red fescue, and Rock soapwort.