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Carthamus, Safflower
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Common Names: Carthamus, Safflower
Botanical Name:  Carthamus, (CAR-tha-mus)
Availability:  June through November
Vase Life:  7 to 10 days.
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Storage Temperature:  36 - 38 F
Ethylene Sensitive: No
Description: Orange and Yellow blossoms emerging from a one inch thistlelike green globe.
Colors: Orange, Yellow
Botanical Facts: Safflower is a member of the Sunflower family.  Safflower is also grown for cooking oil.
Design Notes: Generally used as a filler flower, Safflower blossoms can be used as an accent.  Safflowers add texture to floral designs.
Purchasing Hints:  Purchase when half of the buds are open and half still closed.
Conditioning:  Remove all foliage that will be below the water line. Cut under water with a sharp knife.  Hydrate in a solution of warm water and commercial floral preservative / floral food for two hours before storage or usage.
Additional Notes:  Blossoms will last longer if most of the foliage is removed.
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