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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Orange
Bloom Size: 6"-12"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Dried Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Needs specific temperature: 70ºF-80ºF
Days to germinate: 14-21 days
Depth to plant seed: Shallowly sow at depth of approximately 1/8 inch, covering with a thin layer of soil
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Cockscomb

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