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The Facts..
DESCRIPTION:
- The cup-shaped intense red flower, up to 2" across, has 6 petals - 3 inner and 3 outer - which are crinkled on the outer edges with
purplish-black centers. It is a branching plant with leaves deeply cut and the edges usually toothed.
- 2 - 2-1/2 feet high
- Blooms MARCH - JULY
PLANTING:
- FALL-WINTER
- Plant in well-drained soils in FULL SUN to PARTIAL SHADE.
- Surface sow - Seeds can be surface sown, but gently raking them in will provide even better results. If possible, gently water them
in after sowing and continue to keep them damp until they are established.
- At 68-70 degrees F, seeds should sprout in 10-30 days.
SEEDING:
- 2 pounds per acre
- 1 packet (l ounce) covers 1,361 square feet
Grows well with other wildflowers. Can be used in pastures, roadsides, hillsides, meadows, and wildflower and floral gardens.
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