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Water use: Very low; grows in many parts of the west with no supplemental
irrigation.
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Size: 2 to 12 feet tall and about 1/3 to 1/2 as wide.
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Plant habit: Tall, upright, and coarse, branching out as it ages.
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Season of bloom: Continuously from mid-summer until frost.
Flowers continue opening from the ends of the stems throughout the season.
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Flowers: Plants produce bright yellow, pale yellow, orange, and
burgundy flowers. Some have a contrasting color ring in the
center. Doubles with many petals are available.
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Culture: Plants are usually started from seeds sown outdoors in the place they
are to be grown.
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Maintenance: Plants produce viable seeds which will germinate
the following year, but flower size and color may not be the same as what was originally planted.
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Pests/Diseases: Insect- and disease-free.
- Other: This is the same plant that is grown
for seeds, oil, and cut flowers. The seeds can be collected and
eaten. Birds and squirrels will eat the seeds if they are left on
the plant. Plants are native in Washington (or naturalized, with wild populations very near Washington).
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