Seed Treatment:
Cold stratification recommended.
- Place seeds in moist sand or vermiculite and refrigerate at 35–40°F (1–4°C) for 2–4 weeks.
- Alternatively, sow outdoors in late fall for natural stratification.
When to Sow:
• Indoors: Start 6–8 weeks before last frost
• Outdoors: Sow in early spring or fall
Light Requirements:
• Full sun preferred
• Tolerates partial shade
Soil Requirements:
• Well-draining sandy or loamy soil
• Tolerates low fertility, dry soils
• pH range: 6.5–8.0
Sowing Instructions:
• Surface sow or cover lightly — needs light to germinate
• Gently press into moist soil
• Ideal temperature: 55–65°F (13–18°C)
• Germinates in 14–21 days
Watering:
• Keep soil evenly moist during germination
• Once established, it is drought-tolerant
Spacing:
• Thin or transplant to 6–10 inches (15–25 cm) apart
Growing Tips:
• Produces lavender to purple, fine-petaled blooms
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and native pollinators
• Blooms in late spring through summer
• Great for wildflower meadows, xeriscaping, and native plant gardens
• Can self-seed in favorable conditions