Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 12 - 18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 15 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Blooms repeatedly |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate Depth to plant seed: just cover to 1/4 inch Sow in situ Can handle transplanting |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM AAS (All-America Selection®): 2001 National Gold Medal |
dnrevel | On April 27, 2022 | Seeds germinated Lovely to see them growing. The heat mats are working great in the greenhouse |
dnrevel | On April 16, 2022 | Seeds sown Sown in new greenhouse, using heat mats. |
dnrevel | On June 2, 2021 | Transplanted Planted in the garden around this date. Plants did beautifully all summer. Growing again from fresh, ordered seed in 2022, Swallowtail Garden Seeds. |
dnrevel | On April 10, 2021 | Seeds sown Sowed in soil blocks. Indoor cultivated. |