Flowering plant with medicinal properties for edges, rockery and gardens.
Deciduous biennial plant 60-80 cm. The flowers are hanging and look like a thimble. They are pink and spotted inside. The lower leaves are oblong and the higher leaves are lanceolate and hairy.
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Flowering |
Average germination (%) | 70 |
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Climate Zone | Temperate areas, Temperate continental |
Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -5ºC) |
Life cycle | Biennial |
Plant use | Edging, Flowerbeds, Gardening, Medicinal, Rock garden |
Seeds per gram | 10000 |
Soil - Ph | Acid |
Soil - Type | Sand |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
Direct sowing. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
It prefers poor, stony and rocky soils.
Used to treat epilepsy. Toxic plant used in ornamental.