did you know?

The scientific name, comes from the Greek meaning "bug," and meaning "like," and refers to the buglike appearance of the small, rounded seeds. The common name, tickseed, refers to the same characteristic.

general maintenance:

Shear back plants after first wave of flowering to promote reblooming. Deadhead spent flowers as they fade. Remove old foliage after frost or before new growth in spring.

pests/diseases:

Slugs, snails, rust, gray mold, and powdery mildew may occur.

controls:

Handpick slugs and snails. For rust and gray mold, remove and dispose of severely affected plants. For powdery mildew, increase air circulation, avoid overhead watering, and spray horticultural oil.

how to sow/plant:

Start with new plants or divisions. Plant in spring or fall. Choose a sunny site with moist, well-drained soil, and amend with well-rotted manure or compost. Set plants at the same depth they grew in the pot, spacing 18 inches apart. Water upon planting, and mulch to conserve moisture.

water and fertilize:

Monitor soil moisture all season. Apply a balanced, soluble fertilizer biweekly, following package directions.

features:

• Attractive Flowers
• Attractive Foliage
• Native

garden uses:

• Containers
• Flowerbed borders
• Rock Garden

other uses:

• Cut Flower

combine with:

delphiniums, 'Caesar's Brother,' or wormwood ( 'Valerie Finis').