Grown mostly for the round, flat silvery seed pods that are produced the second year from sowing. Flowers are purple and white and prefer a sunny location. A free flowering biennial that blooms very early. Compact plants produce large beautiful flowers in a wide range of rich colors. Prefer rich moist soil and tolerate partial shade.
Pinks bloom first year from seed if started early.
Their double flowers on strong stems, in a rich variety of colors are especially attractive. Keeping flowers picked will prolong blooming. Blossoms in erect tufts of handsome broad clusters with delicately fringed petals that are brightly colored and marked.