Johnny-Jump-Up late April in Phoenix
Sunset®: All zones
USDA: All zones as annual
Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix
Heat Tolerance: Cool season only in Phoenix
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade. Full sun in Phoenix will kill it after June
Origin: Europe
Growth Habits: Annual or short lived perennial to 8 inches tall (20 cm) plant 6 inches apart (15 cm)
Watering Needs: Regular water
Propagation: Seeds
The species name "tricolor" comes from the Latine for "3-colored".
Culture:
Starts seeds inside, and set out 10-week-old plants in the fall, 6 inches apart (15 cm). In Phoenix they will stop blooming and start showing stress when the nights get really warm in May.
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