Origin: Not US Native
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Duration: Annual
Bloom Time: June-August
Height: 12” to 18”
Spacing: 12” to 15”
Light: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Medium
USDA Zone: 3a-9b
Germination: No pre-treatment needed. Sow seeds just below the soil surface at 70F and water.
Seeds Per Oz: 12000
Glossy green leaves set a handsome backdrop for the white, purple, and pink clusters of flowers. Brought from the wild into the cottage garden centuries ago, it has since become a favorite color splash in all sorts of settings. Not only carrying a rich herbal history, it has also been used for generations as a seasoning. Both heat and drought tolerant, this is an easy wildflower to grow!
