Origin: Not US Native
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Duration: Annual
Bloom Time: July-September
Height: 12” to 24”
Spacing: 9” to 12”
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium
USDA Zone: 3a-10b
Germination: No pre-treatment needed. Sow seeds just below the soil surface at 70F and water.
Seeds Per Oz: 225
Not technically a wildflower, yet grown by many wild gardeners in their meadows and prairies. All parts of this colorful flower are edible. Flowers are often used in salads and stir-fries, while the buds can be pickled in vinegar and eaten as a condiment. From deep red to yellow, this flower is often planted near vegetable crops, as it repels certain pest insects such as cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and several kinds of caterpillars.
