Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Plant Height: | 4-6 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: peach |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Self fertile Needs specific temperature: 65-70 degrees F (18-21 C). Reduce soil temperature at night during germination. Days to germinate: 10-14 days Depth to plant seed: Surface sow on peat/sand mix seed compost. Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
Pollinators: | Self Various insects |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
Awards and Recognitions: | AAS (All-America Selection®): 1999 National |