Bright green flowers and delicate foliage, widely used in flower arrangements. Height 80cm. It makes a good contrast with white and blue colors.
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Flowering |
Average germination (%) | 60 |
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Flower colour | Green |
Germination (in days) | 14-21 |
Life cycle | Annual |
Plant use | Cut flower, Cut foliage, Edging |
Planting distance | 25-30cm |
Seeds per gram | 344 |
Soil - Moisture | Moist, Well-drained |
Soil - Ph | Neutral |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
Direct sowing at temperatures of 8ºC night/15ºC day. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
Prefers wet, well-drained and neutral soils.
Traditional Chinese medicine has long time used it as a remedy for fever, flu and cough.