Id-Code: CA 625
Family: Asteraceae, Compositae
Origin: Southeastern USA
Special Features: Low-growing and long flowering
History: Introduced by Jelitto in 2005
Colour: Medium-sized golden flowers with orange centers
Natural Flowering Period: June - September
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z5-9
Growth Habit: Short and compact
Foliage: Medium green, 2 1/2 cm (1'') lance-shaped hairy leaves
Height with Flower: 25 cm (10'')
Spacing between Plants: 25 cm (10'')
Soil Requirement: Well-drained garden soils; 5.8 - 6.8 pH
Location: Full Sun
Use: Plant in the rock garden, border or in containers with Oenothera 'Silver Wings', Penstemon 'Sunburst Ruby' and Echinacea 'Magnus'
Specialities: First year flowering; Dainty cut flowers

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 1,351
Seeds per Gram: 740
Seeding Recommendation: 5 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 3-4 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 128, 288
Germination: Rapidly germinating, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20°C [68°F]. Seeds must be covered thinly. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs. The germination might be slower and more irregular. This poses no problems.

Scheduling:
Best Sowing Date: Anytime
Sowing to Germination: 2 - 3 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 6 weeks
Transplanting to salable Plant: 6 - 8 weeks
Cutting-Back at Transplanting: Not necessary

Growing On:
Container Size(s): 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2'')
Vernalization: Some flowering will occur the first year without vernalization, but improved flowering will occur the 2nd year; and 3-10 weeks of cool temperatures might benefit fuller flowering in the first year.
Forcing: Provide 16 hours of continuous lighting. During the short days of winter, provide a night interruption lighting of 4 hours between 10:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. 6-8 weeks to flower.
Fertilization: Medium (150-200 ppm)