Id-Code: EA 205
Family: Asteraceae, Compositae
Origin: Eastern USA
Special Features: White flowering umbels
History: Alleged homeopathic cure for hysteria
Colour: White
Natural Flowering Period: July - October
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z3-8
Growth Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Ovate leaves with serrated edges
Height with Flowers: 120 cm (48'')
Spacing between Plants: 90 cm (36'')
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils, pH 5.5 - 7.2
Location: Full sun
Use: Lovely plant for naturalizing in meadows or planted in the garden with Aconitum hemsleyanum 'Red Wine', Cassia hebecarpa and Sporobolus heterolepis 'Wisconsin Strain'
Specialities: Cut flower candidate

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 Seeds: 0,179
Seeds per Gram: 5600
Seeding Recommendation: 1 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 5-6 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 72, 128
Germination: Rapidly germinating, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20°C [68°F]. Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the earth. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs.

Scheduling:
Best Sowing Dates: Anytime
Sowing to Germination: 2 - 3 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 3 - 4 weeks
Transplanting to Salable Plant: 4 - 6 weeks
Cutting-Back at Transplanting: Cut-back 1-2 times: once at transplanting; once again 4 weeks later to keep more compact

Growing On:
Container Size(s): 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2''); 2-3 plugs per 15 cm (6'')
Vernalization: A prudent recommendation would be to provide 6-12 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)