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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

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Common names
  • Moss Rose

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Location: West Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2020-06-30

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