organic Kohano White Safflower seeds | Unique Creamy Blooms

🌱 Carthamus tinctorius — Kohano White Safflower

Discover the beauty of creamy white Kohano Safflower blooms in your garden with these organic seeds. Sourced from around the world, these seeds promise vibrant, thistle-like flowers perfect for fresh or dried arrangements.

🌿 Botanical Description

The Kohano White Safflower is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. Its stems are green, hairy, and branched, with leaves that are pinnately divided into leaflets. The flowers are large, showy, and creamy white, with a thistle-like appearance. They are borne in a terminal cluster and are highly attractive to pollinators.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds directly into the ground in April-May, 1-2 cm deep and 15 cm apart.
• Germination temperature: 15-20°C, germination time: 7-14 days.
• Soil type: well-drained, pH: 6.0-7.0.
• Water regularly, but avoid over-watering.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9, frost tolerance: moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

The Kohano White Safflower is native to the Mediterranean region, but is now cultivated in many parts of the world. It thrives in well-drained soils and full sun, and can be found growing in dry scrublands and rocky outcrops.

✨ Interesting Facts

The Kohano White Safflower has been used for centuries as a natural dye plant, with its flowers and leaves yielding a range of colors from yellow to purple. In addition to its ornamental value, the plant is also a valuable source of food for pollinators and other wildlife.