Id-Code: EA 202
Family: Asteraceae, Compositae
Origin: Eastern North America
Special Features: A profusion of late summer blooms terminating in clusters of ivory white blooms
History: Introduced by JELITTO PERENNIAL SEEDS in 2010
Colour: Ivory White
Natural Flowering Period: July - September
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z4-8
Growth Habit: Upright
Foliage: Whorled elliptic-lanceolate leaves
Height with Flowers: 200 cm (78'')
Spacing between Plants: 100 cm (39'')
Soil Requirements: Evenly moist soils, pH 5.8 - 6.8
Location: Full sun to partial shade
Use: Plant this statuesque plant with other majestic perennials and grasses like Helianthus 'Lemon Queen Strain', Hibiscus coccineus and Erianthus ravennae
Specialities: A plant of great architectural merit. 'Ivory Towers' will flower the first year, at one-half the eventual mature size, if sown early in the season. Also available as JELITTO GOLD NUGGET SEED^® (EG 202)

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 Seeds: 0,435
Seeds per Gram: 2300
Seeding Recommendation: 2 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 4-5 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 128, 288
Germination: These perennial seeds germinate very irregularly over a long period. Lower temperatures of less than +5°C [41°F] are very effective. Seed trays should not be discarded prematurely. Constant moisture must be maintained. Do not leave in direct sunlight.

Scheduling:
Best Sowing Dates: November - March
Sowing to Germination: 4 - 6 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 8 weeks
Transplanting to Salable Plant: 6 - 8 weeks
Cutting-Back at Transplanting: Cut-back once to keep more compact

Growing On:
Container Size(s): 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2'')
Vernalization: There is no current research on vernalization but a prudent recommendation for any perennial would be 6-12 weeks (a few might need 15 weeks!) at an average daily temperature of 40°F (5°C). Exposure to cold may not be necessary for flowering but might improve quality.
Forcing: This species is not a suitable candidate for forcing.
Fertilization: Medium (150-200 ppm)