| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 24 to 30 inches |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | White Other: Creamy white with dark plum-pink edges. |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
| Edible Parts: | Flowers |
| Eating Methods: | Raw |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature: 60ºF - 70ºF Days to germinate: 1 to 4 weeks. Depth to plant seed: Surface sow, gently pressing into the soil. Other info: Direct sow in early spring. |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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