Id-Code: EG 202 - JELITTO GOLD NUGGET SEED^®
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 normal seeds (EA 202)

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 Seeds: 0,435
Seeds per Gram: 2300
Seeding Recommendation: 1 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 2-3 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 128, 288
Germination: JELITTO GOLD NUGGET SEED^® germinate after 3 - 4 weeks, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20°C (68°F). Do not cover the seeds but tightly press into the earth. After germination, the seedlings must be kept cool (+5 to 10°C) (41 to 50°F) in the months with less daylight hours, but must not be exposed to frost. At this time, it is of great benefit if the seedlings can receive at least 12 hours of light per day.

Scheduling:
Best Sowing Dates: Anytime
Sowing to Germination: 3 - 4 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)