Zone: 7-10
Height: 1-3' x 1'
Light Needs: Full Sun to part shade
Annual flower in New York that blooms April to frost. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies and is deer tolerant. Native to China and the United States. Avoid overhead watering. Pinch stem tips of young plants to promote bushiness and prevent leggy growth. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong bloom. If flowering slows drastically after the first flush of bloom, consider cutting plants back hard and fertilizing. Dwarf varieties are best for beds, border fronts, edgings, window boxes and other containers. Intermediate varieties are best for bedding and mixed borders. Tall plants are best for borders and cutting gardens.
Category: Annuals