Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Plant Height: | 28-40 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Uses: | Cut Flower Dried Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature: 70ºF-80ºF Days to germinate: 7-10 days Depth to plant seed: Surface sow, press lightly into soil |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |