General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Plant Height: 18 to 24 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 18 inches
Flowers: Showy
Other: velvety texture
Flower Color: Russet
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds: Provide darkness
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Painted Tongue

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Location: My garden, KY
Date: 2022-05-30

Photo Courtesy of Select Seeds. Used with permission.
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Photo Courtesy of Select Seeds. Used with permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo Courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. Used with permissio
  • Uploaded by Joy

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