These brilliantly colored beauties bloom the first year and produce 5–7 stems that can reach 36″. The stems are thick, strong, and glossy green, supporting huge blooms. Long vase life. Tender perennial in Zones 6–8. Best grown as an annual. Pelleted seeds.
Edible Flowers: Use the flower petals to garnish salads, desserts, soups, icing, and cold drinks. Flavor is of mild clove. Remove the petals from the flower base before consuming as the base can be quite bitter.
