Seed Treatment:
• Cold stratification recommended: Place seeds in moist paper towel or sand, seal in a plastic bag, and refrigerate at 35–40°F (1–4°C) for 2–4 weeks. If seedlings sprout in the fridge, remove them gently and plant immediately.
• Soak seeds in warm water for 4–6 hours before sowing to soften seed coat
When to Sow:
• Indoors: Start seeds 6–8 weeks before last frost
• Outdoors: Direct sow in spring after the danger of frost has passed
Light Requirements:
• Requires full sun for best growth and flowering
Soil Requirements:
• Prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
• Tolerates poor or dry soils
• pH range: 6.0–7.5
Sowing Instructions:
• Sow seeds ⅛ inch (3 mm) deep — cover very lightly with soil
• Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy
• Ideal germination temperature: 21–24°C (70–75°F)
• Germinates in 10–30 days
Watering:
• Water moderately; avoid overwatering
• Once established, plants are drought-tolerant
Spacing:
• Thin or transplant seedlings to 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) apart
Growing Tips:
• Produces tall, feathery spikes of pink to rose-purple flowers
• Excellent for fresh bouquets or dried flower arrangements — retains color well
• Blooms in mid to late summer
• Deer-resistant and attractive to bees and pollinators
• Perfect for xeriscaping, borders, and cut flower gardens