Plant Jupiter’s Beard Seeds:Sow seed in cell packs or flats, press into soil and lightly cover. Kept at 65°F., germination is in 14-21 days Can direct sow into prepared seed beds, in groups of 3-4 seeds, spaced 1.5-2 ft. apart. Thin to the strongest plant.
Grow Jupiter’s Beard:Sun, part shade, or light shade. Adaptable, easy care plants can be grown with drought tolerant plants or with plants which prefer moist soil. Growth is more upright and compact in sun. In shade flowers appear brighter and habit is more lax. Jupiter’s Beard tolerates salt and wind; it is an ideal perennial flower for coastal landscapes. Plants are rabbit and deer resistant, nearly pest free. Blooms attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and hummingbird hawk moths – and are excellent cut flowers.
