Family: Caryophyllaceae
(kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee) Genus: Agrostemma (ag-roh-STEM-uh) Species: githago (GITH-uh-go) Cultivar: Milas
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Category AnnualsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage UnknownFoliage Color Blue-GreenHeight 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Spacing 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)12-15 in. (30-38 cm) Hardiness Not Applicable |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger All parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color Magenta (pink-purple)Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerMid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Other details May be a noxious weed or invasiveSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods From seed; direct sow outdoors in fallFrom seed; direct sow after last frost Seed Collecting Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dryAllow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |