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Description
Annual - These easy to grow heirloom flowers with their unique deep blue-green foliage and vermilion red blossoms have graced gardens for hundreds of years. Their glowing color attracts hummingbirds who love to visit the long-spurred blossoms. As a wonderful bonus, both the bright flowers and leaves are deliciously edible with a spicy-sweet watercress-like taste. Empress is my favorite for garnishing green or seafood salads, chopped and mixed with cream cheese or added to rice dishes.
Soil Temperature: above 50°FPlanting Depth: 1"
Germination: 9-12 Days
Height At Maturity: 10"
Sun/Shade: Full to Partial Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 10"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 30-35 Seeds
While Renee's Garden seeds are not all certified organic, they do not sell treated or GMO seeds and have signed the "Safe Seed Pledge.”
Features
- Attracts Beneficial Insects
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Container Compatible
- Does Not Require Support
- Edible Flower
- Good Fall Color
- Good for Beginners
- Heirloom
- Requires Summer Water
- Succession Planting
- Suited to Warmer Climates
- Useful for Ornamental
Characteristics
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Shipping
Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb
Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.125"W x 0.1"H