Needs consistent moisture. Keep soil moist but not soggy.
Plant Traits
Lifecycle:
annual
Ease-of-care:
moderately difficult
Height:
2 to 2.5 feet
Spread:
1 to 2 feet
Bloom time:
mid-summer
late summer
early fall
mid-fall
Flower color:
violet
pink
Flowers may have a silvery sheen to them.
Foliage color:
medium green
dark green
Foliage texture:
medium
Shape:
upright
Shape in flower:
same as above
Special Considerations
Tolerates:
frost
Special characteristics:
non-aggressive
non-invasive
not native to North America
Special uses:
cut flowers
dried flowers
Growing Information
How to plant:
Propagate by
seed
- Start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost. Cover them with soil, since light inhibits their germination. Can also be sown outdoors after the last frost.
Germination temperature: 65 F to 70 F
Days to emergence: 14 to 21
Maintenance and care:
Pinch back small plants to insure bushy fullness. May require staking.
