Description
Harvested from the gardens at Monticello.
Introduced to European gardens in 1714, this favorite deer resistant native wildflower grows in open meadows and sunny sites throughout North America. This self-seeding biennial, or short-lived perennial, bears bright yellow flowers with distinctive black eyes in summer and is attractive to butterflies and birds.
Native Distribution: All US states except: AZ, NV
Sow seeds indoors 12 weeks before the last frost date at 70 degrees F. To improve germination, provide cold, moist stratification for 4 weeks before sowing. Transplant to 3" pots once they have several true leaves, then harden off and plant outdoors into well-drained soil after the last frost. Approximately 40-50 seeds per packet
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