Key Characteristics:

• Flower: Star-shaped with deeply fringed petals, often with contrasting centers, stripes, or zones.
• Colors: A mix of white, pink, red, purple, lavender, and salmon.
• Size: Compact, forming mounds usually 20-30 cm (8-12 inches) tall, with flowers 3-4 cm across.
• Habit: Bushy and tidy, ideal for edging, containers, and mass plantings.
• Bloom Time: Late spring through summer (February to June in some regions), with deadheading extending the season.
• Pollinators: Attracts butterflies and pollinators
• Growing Details:
  • Sun: Full sun.
  • Soil: Well-drained.
  • Water: Best with consistent moisture, drought-tolerant once established.
  • Sowing: Direct sow or transplant seedlings; sow in fall or early spring.
  • Spacing: 15-20 cm (6-8 inches) apart.
  • Maintenance: Easy to grow, low maintenance; deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers
  • Best For:
    • Containers and pots
    • Edging paths and borders
    • Small gardens
    • Filling gaps in garden beds
    • Creating colorful seasonal displays