Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 2: 61. Courtesy of Kentucky Native Plant Society. Scanned by Omnitek Inc. (USDA, NRCS)
Sunset®: All zones
Heat Tolerance: Sow in the fall for spring blossoms in the hot deserts.
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Europe
Growth Habits: Annual, 2 to 3 feet tall (60-90 cm)
Watering Needs: Moderate water
Propagation: Seeds
All parts of the plant have a slight toxicity.
Blooming Habits:
Pink or white flowers in spring or summer. Some selected varieties have flowers up to 3 inches wide, and are good cut flowers. 'Pink pearl is a pale pink variety. 'Ocean Pearl' is white. 'Milas' is dark pink.
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