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Heirloom. A 'painted daisy' introduced from Morocco 200 years ago. The plants are about 2 ft tall and bushy, topped in midsummer with bright daisies in a riot of colors - red, white or yellow, ringed with scarlet, mahogany, orange or rust. Flowers 3" across. Excellent cut flowers.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Ismelia carinata |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | Surface Sow; press seeds gently into the soil to make good contact, but do not cover with any additional soil; these seeds require light to germinate |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 15-18 in. (38-45 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | Bright Yellow, Coral/Apricot, Cream/Tan, Gold (Yellow-Orange), Orange, Pale Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red, Scarlet (Dark Red), White/Near White |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Foliage | Herbaceous, Silver/Gray |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |
| Seeds Per Pack | 100 |
