Seed Treatment:
• Soak seeds in warm water for 4–6 hours before sowing.
When to Sow:
• Outdoors: Direct sow in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked, or in fall in mild winter areas for earlier blooms.
• Indoors: Start seeds 4–6 weeks before your last frost date if you want earlier flowers.
Sowing Instructions:
• Surface sow — press seeds gently into the soil but do not cover, as light aids germination.
• Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
• Ideal germination temperature: 55–65°F (13–18°C).
• Germination usually occurs within 7–14 days.
Light Requirements:
• Prefers full sun to partial shade.
• In hotter climates, partial shade will help prevent wilting.
Soil Requirements:
• Prefers well-draining, moderately fertile soil.
• pH range: 6.0–7.5.
• Tolerates a variety of soils but dislikes soggy conditions.
Watering:
• Keep soil moist during germination and establishment.
• Once established, water moderately — do not let soil completely dry out.
Spacing:
• Thin or transplant seedlings to 6–12 inches (15–30 cm) apart.
Growing Tips:
• Produces charming white flowers with purple-blue spots on each petal in late spring to early summer.
• Ideal for wildflower meadows, borders, rock gardens, and containers.
• Great for pollinator gardens — attracts bees and butterflies.
• Grows as a hardy annual in most climates.