hibiscus moscheutos
Swamp rose-mallow
Ketmie des marais
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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 to Wet Stays damp all year
Blooming Period July to September
Size 0 to 60
Flower Color None
Habit Herb
Sowing
Stratification Cold moist 60d
Sowing Depth ¼”
Sowing Period
Dormancy need
Ideal For
Easy to germinate
Harvesting
PeriodAugust
Indicator Pods are slightly open and seeds inside are dark
Harvesting mean Cut stem (including pods), let air dry in paper bag, then shake seeds off after a few days
Seed Head Pod
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 1 rounded ⅛ teaspoon
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Distribution: Asclepias syriaca Linnaeus