Emilia, Tassel Flower 'Irish Poet'

Emiliajavanica

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Emilia (ih-MEE-lee-uh)
Species
javanica (juh-VAHN-ih-kuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Orange
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Anna, Illinois

Barbourville, Kentucky

Saint Louis, Missouri

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Oak Park, IL | May 2018 | positive

I planted these from seed last year in the spring in area that gets decent sun. They turned out beautifully! I'm hoping that they self-se...Read More

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Anna, IL (Zone 6b) | July 2015 | positive

This is my first year to give this plant a try. A friend had given me the seed and I'm sure glad I planted it. It is beautiful - so t...Read More

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