A series that produces bright yell and orange flower. A good companion for Pansies.
Pronunciation
(e-RIH-sih-mum)
Plant Type
All Plants, Annuals
Sunlight
full
Moisture
aveage
Soil & Site
average
Growing Media
any good commercial formulated potting mix, well drained home mix
Temperature
grows best in the cool weather, frost hardy
Flowers
yellow, orange, borne on a raceme, have 4 sepals and 4 clawed petals
Fruit
produces long thin seed pods under the flower, seed pods typical of this family
Dimensions
10-12 by 10-12 inches
Propagation
seeds
Misc Facts
Derived from Greek eruo (draw up) with reference to some of the species which can cause blistering. (#145)
Notes & Reference
#51-Armitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials, and Half-Hardy Perennials (Alan Arimitage), #109-Annuals and Tender Perennials for North American Gardens (Wayne Winterroud), #145-Plant Lives, (Sue Eland) www.plantlives.com