Days to Maturity: 90–120 days
Family: Amaranthaceae
Native: Southern and western South America
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Flowerheads appear in late summer, and last until first hard freeze.
Plant Dimensions: 4'–7' tall, 18"–24" wide
Variety Info: 4"–12" flower heads in colors of hot pink, royal burgundy, red, pumpkin orange, light yellow, creamy white, lime green.
Attributes: Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Frost Tolerant
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. Cold Climates: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 45°–50°F. Mild Climates: Sow in winter for maturity prior to summer's heat.
When to Start Inside: 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 3–4 days
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: A group of 2 seeds every 12"–18"
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 12"–18"
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