Singular mauve that draws attention for its white flowers. Attracts butterflies and bees. Its flowers can be added to salads, they are used to prepare infusions as well as to decorate them. The young fruits can also be eaten. Helps mitigate fever, irritations, bronchitis and is anti-inflammatory.
It can reach 1.5-2m with a fluffy double bloom of whitish tones. Very tall and strong stems. Lobed dark green leaves with a toothed edge.
Ideal in borders and flower beds, accompanied by other plants to hide the bare lower stems.
Sow from late spring to early autumn maintaining temperatures of 18/22ºC. Keep the soil moist.
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Flowering |
Attracts Wildlife | Bees, Butterflies |
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Average germination (%) | 80 |
Flower colour | White |
Fruit color | Green |
Germination (in days) | 14-21 |
Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy |
Life cycle | Biennial |
Plant use | Cottage garden, Edible flower, Flowerbeds, Gravel Garden, Honey producing plant, Medicinal, Urban garden, Walls, fences, Wild garden |
Planting distance | 60 |
Seeds per gram | 200 |
Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
Soil - Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil - Type | Clay, Rich, Sand |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
Watering | Moderate |