Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in medium to wet soil
Size: Height 0.75-2 ft, Spread 1-2 ft
Blooms: June to July
Landscape Use: Meadow, naturalized area
Habitat Value: Attracts small pollinators, including miner, mason and carpenter bees.
Pests & Diseases: Deer grazing may impact growth
Mature Seed Color: Red/Orange
Collect seeds from July to August when pods are brown and withered.
Collection & Cleaning Tips: Since the seeds are very small, use small brown paper envelope bags to collect pods. Empty pods and separate seeds from debris with cleaning screens.
Store clean, dry seeds in a refrigerator (40°F) in a sealed glassine envelope.
Germination Requirements: These seeds need a winter or cold period to germinate — a minimum of 30-60 days exposed to temperatures in the range of 40°F and below. Plant on the surface of moist soil as they need light to germinate. Sow outdoors in pots November through February.
Doug McGrady