Growth Characteristics
Light Requirement
Full Sun
More than 6 hours of direct sun a day
to [Part Shade]
More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil Humidity
Medium
Sometimes holds water but for short periods of time
Blooming Period
July to August
Size
12 to 36
Flower Color
None
Habit
Herb
Sowing
Stratification
Cold moist 30d
Sowing Depth Surface
Sowing Period
Dormancy need
Ideal For
Easy to germinate
Suitable for container
Harvesting
PeriodOctober to November
Indicator Seeds have become fluffy and can be easily removed by shaking on gently pulling off from stem
Harvesting mean Use hand to detach from main stem
Seed Head Fluff
Viability Test No test needed before donating
Seed Storage Air Dry in paper bag or open container, for a few days until crisp, shaking seeds to move them once in a while to prevent molding
One cultivar Yes, do not donate unless you know source, and there are no known cultivars in your garden or at proximity
Packaging measure A dozen (12) seeds (eyeball)
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