Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Plant Height: | 24 to 36 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 to 18 inches |
Flowers: | Showy Other: Flowers are tall and may need staking |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | 3"-4" 4"-5" |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 70ºF Days to germinate: 10 to 14 days Depth to plant seed: Shallowly sow at depth of approximately 1/8 inch, covering with a light layer of soil Other info: Direct sow after last frost |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |