Description
Soft peaches, sunny yellows, and deep maroons are just a few of the spectacular colors in this blend. Narrow, elongated petals add a whimsical touch to any garden, and with tall, sturdy stems and blooms measuring up to 6" across, these make a truly exceptional cut flower and a great addition to a pollinator garden. Perennial in USDA zones 7—10; in colder climates, at season's end, tubers can be lifted and stored indoors over winter (see inside packet for details). Tubers and flower petals are edible.
Variety Info
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native: Mexico and Central America
- Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Dimensions: Tall (Greater than 24")
- Variety Info: 5"—6" diameter blooms in varying shades of red, yellow, peach and white with yellow centers
- Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Edible Flower
Sowing Info
- When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date.
- When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 65°–70°F. Sow in biodegradable pots; roots are sensitive to disturbance.
- Days to Emerge: 5–20 Days
- Seed Depth: 1/4''
- Seed Spacing: 3 seeds every 18" to 24"
- Thinning: When 2 sets of leaves, thin to 1 every 18" to 24"
Description
Soft peaches, sunny yellows, and deep maroons are just a few of the spectacular colors in this blend. Narrow, elongated petals add a whimsical touch to any garden, and with tall, sturdy stems and blooms measuring up to 6" across, these make a truly exceptional cut flower and a great addition to a pollinator garden. Perennial in USDA zones 7—10; in colder climates, at season's end, tubers can be lifted and stored indoors over winter (see inside packet for details). Tubers and flower petals are edible.
Variety Info
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native: Mexico and Central America
- Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Dimensions: Tall (Greater than 24")
- Variety Info: 5"—6" diameter blooms in varying shades of red, yellow, peach and white with yellow centers
- Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Edible Flower
Sowing Info
- When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date.
- When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 65°–70°F. Sow in biodegradable pots; roots are sensitive to disturbance.
- Days to Emerge: 5–20 Days
- Seed Depth: 1/4''
- Seed Spacing: 3 seeds every 18" to 24"
- Thinning: When 2 sets of leaves, thin to 1 every 18" to 24"