Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Carthamus

Species:

Carthamus tinctorius

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

4-6 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Bloom Months:

jun, aug

Bloom Colors:

orange, red, yellow

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy to loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to arid regions, prefers dry conditions