As the Latin name suggests (amoena meaning beautiful or pleasing), this plant makes a beautiful addition to many types of gardens and wildflower meadows. Very showy annual with a long bloom time, provides pollen and nectar when other natives are going dormant. Attracts honey bees, bumblebees, mason bees and butterflies. 

• Height- 24”-36”

• Width- 12”-18”

• Water: Dry to Moist

• Sun: Full sun to part shade

• Bloom time: June-August (depending on moisture availability)

• Direct sowing: best sown in fall. Seeds will germinate readily in fall and grow steadily throughout the winter. Can be sown in spring (before April), plants will be shorter.

• Growing transplants: Seeds do not exhibit dormancy but germinate best in cool temperatures (50-65 degrees).