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Carthamus tinctorius
Botanical Name
Carthamus tinctorius
Common Name
Safflower
Family
Asteraceae
Garden(s):
It has been our experience that Carthamus tinctorius does not perform well in our area. The plants have been small and have not grown well, often staying as a singular stem. They have also been susceptible to herbivory.
Gardens
Bethea's Garden Warm Season Annuals 2022
Bethea's Garden Warm Season Annuals 2024
Research
Origin
Iran, Nicaragua & Turkey
Leaves
Deciduous
Stems
Herbaceous
Longevity
Annual
Genus
Carthamus
Specific Epithet
tinctorius
Interspecific Hybrid Flag
No
Reference:
World Flora Online
RHS
Gallery Item
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Carthamus tinctorius flower
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Carthamus tinctorius flower bud
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Carthamus tinctorius foliage
Hours
Hours: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Daily
Extended Dining Hours (members only): Wednesdays & Saturdays | 5:00PM - 8:00PM | Gardens and exhibits will be closed, Harvest Restaurant will be open for members with reservations only
Gates close at 4:30 PM. For their safety and the safety of our animal collection, pets are not allowed, nor can they be left in vehicles inside Brookgreen. Service animals that have received special training to assist disabled persons are welcome.
Tickets
Daily General Admission Tickets for 7 consecutive days
Children 3 and under: Free
Children 4-12: $12
Adults 13-64: $22
Seniors 65 & Over: $20
Location
1931 Brookgreen Drive
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Off US Highway 17 Bypass, between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island on South Carolina's Hammock Coast
843-235-6000
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