1996 Perennial Plant of the Year. Small, white, trumpet-shaped flowers with red stamens top garnet-red foliage.
Production Location: Florida
Tray Size: 72 plants
Common Name: Beard tongue
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 9
Mature Height: 30 inches
Color: White
Exposure: Full Sun
Cell Size: 72 cell tray. Depth 2.35". Volume (max. dry) cubic inches: 2.23
Recommended Finish Size: 1 gallon
Growing Media: Well-draining commercial media
Growing Temperature: 65-75 F (days) 55-65 F (nights)
Soil PH: 5.8-6.2
Soil EC: 1.8-2.2
Finish Time for Spring Sale: 6 - 8 weeks
Growing Info: Pinch after transplant.
Fertilizing: Constant liquid feed at medium levels of 150 - 200 ppm N
Moisture Level: Grow plants on the dry side.
Watch for Pest and Disease: Powdery mildew, root rot
Vernalization Requirements: Beneficial, not necessary.
Supplemental Lighting: High light is beneficial.
Growth Regulators: Generally, not needed.
Day Length: Day Neutral
Other: None
Recommended Finish Size: 1 gallon
Growing Media: Well-draining commercial media
Growing Temperature: 65-75 F (days) 55-65 F (nights)
Soil PH: 5.8-6.2
Soil EC: 1.8-2.2
Finish Time for Spring Sale: 6 - 8 weeks
Growing Info: Pinch after transplant.
Fertilizing: Constant liquid feed at medium levels of 150 - 200 ppm N
Moisture Level: Grow plants on the dry side.
Watch for Pest and Disease: Powdery mildew, root rot
Vernalization Requirements: Beneficial, not necessary.
Supplemental Lighting: High light is beneficial.
Growth Regulators: Generally, not needed.
Day Length: Day Neutral
Other: None
