{"product_id":"30-seeds-zanzibar-safflower-carthamus-tinctorius-orange-flower-annual","title":"30 Seeds Zanzibar Safflower Carthamus tinctorius Orange Flower Annual","description":"\u003cp\u003eZanzibar Safflower is a striking annual prized for its vivid orange-red blooms and its historic use as a dye and oilseed plant. The thistle-like flowers stand atop sturdy stems and bring bold color and texture to sunny beds, borders, and cutting gardens.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis safflower works beautifully in pollinator-friendly plantings and dried arrangements, with each flower head producing a bounty of seeds. The young leaves and petals have traditional culinary uses, while the dried florets are often used as a natural dye source. Plant in full sun for best flowering.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Carthamus tinctorius\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Annual\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant Habit: Upright, branching\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy\u003cbr\u003e\nDays to Harvest: 90-110 days\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 2-11 (grown as annual)\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: 7-14 days\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Direct sow after last frost, 1\/4 inch deep\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 6-12 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67708826845494,"sku":"ANNISA-331","price":31.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7953300696_bek7.jpg?v=1791865469","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/30-seeds-zanzibar-safflower-carthamus-tinctorius-orange-flower-annual","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}