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| Botanical Name |
Ceratotheca triloba |
| Seeds Per Pack |
50 |
| Life Cycle |
Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate |
7 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate |
14 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds |
1/8 in. |
| When to Sow |
Indoors 4-6 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height |
36-48 in. (90-120 cm) |
| Plant Spacing |
15-18 in. (38-45 cm) |
| Hardiness |
USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F, USDA Zone 10a: to 35F, USDA Zone 10b: to 40F, USDA Zone 11a: to 45F |
| Sun Exposure |
Sun to Partial Shade |
| Danger |
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
| Bloom Color |
White/Near White |
| Bloom Time |
Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Foliage |
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured |
| Other Details |
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements |
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Propagation Methods |
From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting |
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
This plant was first mentioned in America in 1842. This rare beauty is not a true foxglove, but its flowers are similarly shaped and hang in clusters. The elegant white blooms open in succession from summer to fall and are good for cutting. The gray-green foliage has a distinct nutty fragrance and is deer resistant. This is an excellent choice for a moon garden, where its flowers will seemingly glow!