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Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
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| Botanical Name | Silene latifolia |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 15 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 20 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 |
| Growing Height | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) |
| Hardiness | USDA Zone 3a: to -35F, USDA Zone 3b: to -30F, USDA Zone 4a: to -25F, USDA Zone 4b: to -20F, USDA Zone 5a: to -15F, USDA Zone 5b: to -10F, USDA Zone 6a: to -5F, USDA Zone 6b: to 0F, USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F, USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade, Light Shade, Partial to Full Shade |
| Danger | Pollen may cause allergic reaction |
| Bloom Color | White/Near White |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring/Early Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Foliage | Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; sow indoors before last frost, From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse |
| Seed Collecting | Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |
| Seeds Per Pack | 100 |
