Safflower

Carthamus tinctorius, Asteraceae

Zones

5–10

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

SesameSesamum indicum

Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent

Globe ThistleEchinops ritro

Pollinator Sharing

Upland CottonGossypium hirsutum

Trap CropBeneficial Insect Habitat

Niger SeedGuizotia abyssinica

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Common FlaxLinum usitatissimum

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

PennyroyalMentha pulegium

Pest Deterrent

Giant Feather GrassStipa gigantea

Wind ProtectionPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

WoadIsatis tinctoria

Both brassica family members may have allelopathic compounds affecting each other

Russian StonecropSedum kamtschaticum

Safflower's tap root system may compete with succulent's shallow root system

Uses

Functions

DyeOilFood

Edible Parts

SeedsFlowers

Common Questions

What zones does Safflower grow in?

Safflower grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Safflower?

Good companions for Safflower include Sesame, Globe Thistle, Upland Cotton, Niger Seed, Common Flax.

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