McKana Giants are superior strains developed for their very large flowers (3"), beautiful range of colors, and long graceful spurs. Excellent for rock gardens, perennial beds, and wildflower areas. Will grow and bloom well in dappled shade. Flowers add grace to fresh flower arrangements. All-America Selections winner, 1955.

Variety Info

• Family: Ranunculaceae
• Native: McKana Giants were bred from North American natives and species from abroad.
• Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 3-9
• Exposure: Full sun to part shade
• Bloom Period: Spring to early summer
• Plant Dimensions: 24"–36" tall
• Variety Info: 3" or longer spurred blossoms atop thin stems; blue, pink, maroon, purple, and bi-colors
• Attributes: Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant

Sowing Info

• When to Sow Outside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, 6 to 8 weeks before your average first frost date, or when soil temperature is 68°–75°F.
• When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 10 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date.
• Days to Emerge: 21–25 days
• Seed Depth: Surface
• Seed Spacing: 3–4 seeds every 12"–24"
• Thinning: When 2"–3" tall, thin to 1 every 12"–24"

Growing Info