Amberboa, Sweet Sultan 'Dairy Maid'

Amberboamoschata

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Species
moschata (MOSS-kuh-ta)
Synonym
Centaurea moschata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
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:

Perris, California

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Ogden, UT (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | positive

This self-sowing annual has bright yellow, fragrant flowers that smell like chocolate. The fragrance is most pronounced on older blooms....Read More

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