| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Fragrant Other: Dark burgundy |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Uses: | Culinary Herb |
| Edible Parts: | Leaves Flowers |
| Eating Methods: | Raw |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 65ºF-75ºF Days to germinate: 7 to 10 days Depth to plant seed: Sow at depth of 1/8 to 1/4 inch and keep soil just barely moist. |
| Pollinators: | Bees |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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