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: | 36 to 48 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Green Lavender Orange Pink Yellow Other: All colors have lavender center. |
Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 70ºF - 80ºF Days to germinate: 7 to 10 days Depth to plant seed: Shallowly sow at depth of approximately 1/4 inch, covering with a thin layer of soil. Other info: Direct sow after last frost. |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |