Carthamus tinctorius

Stunning addition to any garden. The petals contain the pigment carthamin which was an historically important food and cloth dye until the development of synthetic aniline dyes. Egyptians were using it as a source of dye as early as 3500 B.C..

In addition to dyeing, you can also use Safflower as an aromatic spice or as an herbal tea. The seeds make a stable vegetable oil.

We have a comprehensive blog post all about Safflower (growing, seed saving, dyeing, etc) that you can find here: Safflower Soirée: A Guide to Growing, Dyeing, and Seed Saving

Packet: 50 Seeds