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Emilia, Tassel Flower 'Scarlet Magic'

Emilia javanica

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Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Emilia (ih-MEE-lee-uh)

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Species

javanica (juh-VAHN-ih-kuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Red-Orange

Bloom Time

Blooms repeatedly

Other Details

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Austin, Texas

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