Self seeding annual. Attracts bees and beneficial insects. Easy to grow. Used as a medicinal herb for its skin healing properties. Use as a fresh or dried cut flower. Edible flowers are perfect for tea, salves, tincture, oils, and for sprinkling on cakes, salads, etc.
~50 seeds per packet
Native: Probably the Mediterranean region
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual; may reseed to come back following year.
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period: Spring to frost
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. Cold Climates: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Mild Climates: Early spring for summer bloom and late summer for winter bloom. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 68°–85°F.
