Verbesina (Crown Beard)

Crown Beards are annual to herbaceous perennials from the Americas. They make numerous bright lemon yellow flowers in summer, above ornamental bluish green foliage in some species. All Verbesina species are easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot.
Sow seeds flat in any rich, well drained soil and keep pots outside in a protected spot. Seeds require a prolonged cooling period prior to germination in late spring. Carefully transplant young plants to the final spot in the garden as soon as they are strong enough.
All are USDA Climate Zone 6.
20 seeds per package.

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Verbesina alata (Capitaneja)

Verbesina alata (Capitaneja)

40 (60)cm, Capitaneja is a showy, fast growing annual from Puerto Rico and The Virgin Islands. It makes glossy, dark green leaves and losely branching stalks topped by rich orange flower discs. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Sow seeds in pots in mid spring at some 20°C in a sunny spot. Transplant seedlings to the final spot in the garden after the last freezing nights by the end of spring to early summer. VI-IX.

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Verbesina encelioides (Golden Crownbeard)

Verbesina encelioides (Golden Crownbeard)

70 (10)cm, Golden Crownbeard is an annual with bright lemon yellow flower on medium tall stalks above serrated, bluish green leaves. It is native of dryish, sunny sites throughout central and southern USA and Mexico. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VII-VIII.

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