Sunset®: All zones
USDA: 4-10
Heat Tolerance: Generally used as a cold season annual in Phoenix
Sun Exposure: Full sun, part sun
Origin: Central Asia
Growth Habits: Perennial, up to 2 feet tall (60 cm), 12 to 18 inches spread (30-45 cm)
Watering Needs: Little to moderate water, needs good drainage, doesn't like wet soils
Propagation: Seeds, plants don't like to be transplanted, if the conditions are right, root cuttings in winter, while dormant
Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913.
Blooming Habits:
Red, orange, pink and white flowers, 2 to 4 inches wide (5-10 cm) or more, borne on thin stalks raised above the leaves. The flowers are good cut flowers. Sear the bottom of the stem with a flame before placing the flowers in a vase.
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