Id-Code: EG 206 - JELITTO GOLD NUGGET SEED^®
Family: Asteraceae, Compositae
Origin: Eastern USA
Special Features: Broad corymbs of rose-purple flowers on tall red stems
Distinction: Award of Garden Merit (A.G.M.) from The Royal Horticultural Society
History: The common name, Joe Pye, came from a 19th century Caucasian "Indian Theme Promoter" who used this plant medicinally
Colour: Rose-purple
Natural Flowering Period: July - September
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z4-8
Growth Habit: Tall and erect
Foliage: 3 - 6 lanceolate leaves in whorls
Height with Flowers: 200 cm (78'')
Spacing between Plants: 75 cm (30'')
Soil Requirements: Moist soils, pH 5.8 - 6.8
Location: Full sun to partial shade
Use: A wonderful perennial for planting in the wild garden or the back of the border with Knautia macedonica, Rudbeckia subtomentosa and Veronicastrum (Veronica) virginica 'Alba'
Specialities: A plant of great architectural merit.
Also available as normal seeds (EA 206)

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 0,357
Seeds per Gram: 2800
Seeding Recommendation: 1 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 2-3 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 72s or open flats
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). Seeds must be covered thinly. 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 Date: Anytime
Sowing to Germination: 3 - 4 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 8 weeks
Transplanting to salable Plant: 6 - 10 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''); 2-3 plugs per 15 cm (6'')
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)