Typically available from early spring to early fall. Call your favorite store for current availability.
Large, impressive blooms - up to 6" across, in shades of white, yellow, red, orange, pink and purple. Taller varieties are traditionally used for height in the back of mixed planting beds. Makes an excellent cut flower.
Plant with Lobelia
Green Thumb Guide
Grows well in a variety of enriched, well draining soils. Dead-head to promote profuse blooms. Feed regularly with an all purpose fertilizer.
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
Green Thumb Guide
Grows well in a variety of enriched, well draining soils. Dead-head to promote profuse blooms. Feed regularly with an all purpose fertilizer.
These characteristics apply to the North Texas area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: Texas A&M Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
