Origin: Not US Native

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Duration: Biennial

Bloom Time: Late Summer

Height: 72” to 96”

Spacing: 15” to 18”

Light: Full Sun

Soil Moisture: Medium

USDA Zone: 2a-9b

Germination: No pre-treatment needed. Sow seeds on soil surface at 70F and water.

Seeds Per Oz: 3000

Though not technically a wildflower, this old fashioned garden favorite is popular among many people. Reaching heights of 4-8 feet, it towers above most other plants, and is often used in background borders. Coming in many different colors, it's large, showy flowers bloom from June to August, and are an irresistible attraction to hummingbirds and butterflies. This self-seeding biennial acts almost like a perennial, bringing you crops of flowers for years to come.