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Update Fall 2023:
Please be aware that it may take UP TO FOUR weeks for your order to SHIP.
Our Farming season is drawing to a close and we hope to reduce our time-to-ship soon!
We continue to recieve a record number of orders each month and appreciate all of your business.
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Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Botanical Name | Silene latifolia |
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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 |