Carthamus Species, American Saffron, Dyer's Saffron, False Saffron, Safflower

This is a surprise plant brought by the birds. I allowed the plant to grow and bloom to ID it. I'm glad I did not pulled it up thinking...Read More it was a weed.

I grew this for the ornamental value. I was afraid it wouldn't get around to blooming in this climate, but it did. A wonderful dried fl...Read Moreower--for dried blossoms, pick as the flower is opening.

This cheerful little plant popped up in a part sun mulched bed underneath a bird feeder.

Safflower seeds are very nutritio...Read Moreus to wild birds, rodents and other small animals.

They also make excellent treats for small parrots.