Family: Asteraceae
(ass-ter-AY-see-ee) Genus: Emilia (ih-MEE-lee-uh) Species: javanica (juh-VAHN-ih-kuh) Cultivar: Scarlet Magic
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Category AnnualsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunFoliage HerbaceousThis plant is resistant to deer Foliage Color Blue-GreenHeight 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)Spacing 6-9 in. (15-22 cm)Hardiness Not Applicable |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color Red-OrangeBloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Blooms repeatedlyOther details UnknownSoil 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-patentedPropagation Methods From seed; direct sow outdoors in fallFrom 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 seedsProperly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |