By Jim Evans
Sunset®: All zone as annual
USDA: 7-10 as perennial
Heat Tolerance: Afternoon shade is better in the hot deserts
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Southern and central United States, to northern Mexico
Growth Habits: Annual, rarely short lived perennial, 18 to 24 inches tall (45-60 cm)
Watering Needs: Light watering
Propagation: Seeds in spring or fall, in place or start seeds indoor 4-6 weeks earlier.
Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated
flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 3: 512. Courtesy of Kentucky Native Plant Society.
In warmer climate, it blooms practically year-round, while in colder areas it blooms in summer to early fall.
Blooming Habits:
Brilliant, daisy-like flowers, 2 inches wide (5 cm), with single, double, semi double forms
Culture:
Sow indoor at 70 to 85°F (21 to 29°C). Plant 6 week seedlings 12 inches apart (30 cm), or sow in place. Do well in sandy, well drained soil.
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