This heirloom annual hails from Mexico and is hassle-free and long-blooming. Three-inch magenta, lilac and while flowers framed against graceful fine leaves fill in garden trouble spots and make beautiful cut flower arrangement. Excellent companion plant. This seed mix is from our favorite plants.
Direct seed on to soil surface in mid to late spring. Space 1-inch apart, tamp down. Thin to 6-inches. Tolerates shade and average soil well. Can also start indoors 4-6 weeks before moving into garden. Can grow to 54 inches.