Id-Code: PG 250 - JELITTO GOLD NUGGET SEED^®
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Origin: North America: Appalachian Mountains
Special features: A species of easy culture tolerant of rugged, sharply-drained conditions
Colour: Brilliant, purple-lilac with striped white throat
Natural Flowering Period: July - September
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z5-8
Growth Habit: Upright
Foliage: Green with a hint of red
Height with Flower: 60 cm (24'')
Spacing between Plants: 45 cm (18'')
Soil Requirement: Well-drained. Grows naturally near cliffs, or steep slopes, at the forest's edge, often with a half day's shade, pH 5.2 - 6.2
Location: Full sun or partial shade; tolerant of more sun in cooler climates
Use: Plant in drifts in naturalized settings with Allium cernuum, Oenothera missouriensis and Verbascum phoeniceum 'Violetta'
Specialities: A species which will self-sow in naturealized conditions.
Also available as normal seeds (PA 250)

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 0,159
Seeds per Gram: 6300
Seeding Recommendation: 1,5 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 2 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 128 or 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). 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 Dates: 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'')
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: Light (100-150 ppm)