Easy
Starting indoors
Start 10 weeks before last frost date. Best if undergoes stratification (see terms to know). Plant 1/4 inch deep in soil. Germination occurs within 7 to 21 days
Direct sowing in garden
Scatter seeds over soil & lightly cover. Keep soil moist & grow in an area with morning sun & afternoon shade. Wait until daytime temperatures remain around 70 °F
Easy
Break open the cone. A dark seed means it is mature. Store seeds in a cool, dry, & dark spot
🌅 Outdoors
Plant prefers these conditions best. Grow in a garden or containers
🏠 Indoors
Needs a well-draining container
🌤️ Partial
Temps: 🌡️ Prefers warmer, about 60 °F
Hardiness Zones: 🗺️ 3 to 9 (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map - Michigan)
Humidity: 🌫️ Thrives in a range of conditions, but requires good air circulation to avoid powdery mildew
Water Conditions: 💧 Prefers to be kept dry to moist, but not drenched
pH: 🧪 Acidic
Soil conditions: 🌱 Well-draining soil
Summer to fall
Acts as annual, biennial or short-lived perennial based on growing conditions.
Can become aggressive if there is not enough competition
POLLINATORS / ANIMAL LIFE THIS PLANT MAY ATTRACT (v.1)
Bees
Butterflies