| Common Name | Zanzibar Safflower |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Carthamus |
| Species | Tinctorius |
| Variety | Zanzibar |
| Origin | Mediterranean Basin |
| Blooming | Vibrant bracts appear in summer; yellow florets follow. |
| Leaf Color | Grey-green foliage with red-orange bracts |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-drained sandy loam, neutral to slightly alkaline pH.
Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once mature but avoid waterlogging.
Requires full sun exposure for optimal bract color and stem strength; avoid deep shade.
Apply balanced fertilizer monthly during vegetative growth; reduce at flowering stage.
Deadhead spent flowers to prolong bract display; harvest stems for drying when bracts turn deep red.
These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.
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