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Plants tolerate heat, drought, wind, and low fertility as long as drainage is sufficient.
The stems and soft, hairy leaves of this annual tend to sprawl along the ground. Full sun to partial shade. Well-drained, evenly moist soil that does not become wet while the plants are in flower. The showy 3-4 inch flowers have many petals. The bulbous maroon fruits are edible, but watch out for small spines.