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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Family: Lamiaceae
Native: Asia, Southern Europe
Hardiness: Perennial in Zones 5–9; grown as an annual elsewhere.
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Period: Summer to fall
Plant Dimensions: 8"–10" tall and 12"–24" wide
Variety Info: Hop-like bracts 1"–2" long, shifting from soft green to rosy-purple, with tiny lavender flowers nestled inside.
Attributes: Good for Containers, Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, when temperatures are warm and settled, and as late as 2 months before your first fall frost date.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 70°–78°F.
Sprouts in: 5 – 10 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): 1/8" – 1/4"
Space Seeds: A group of 3 seeds every 10" – 12"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 10" – 12"
Growing Info
Special Care: Perfect for containers, window boxes, and hanging baskets where its trailing habit can shine. Trim lightly to shape if needed, but generally very low maintenance.
