Add a unique flavor and ornamental appeal to your garden with Papalo, an heirloom flowering herb known for its aromatic leaves and delicate blooms. Ideal for herb gardens, borders, and containers, this plant is hardy, easy to grow, and attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Its robust growth and distinctive fragrance make it a favorite for gardeners seeking both culinary and visual delight.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Annual or perennial flowering herb (depending on climate)
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Height/Spread: 12 – 24 inches tall, bushy growth habit
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Flower Color: Small yellow or white blooms
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Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
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Special Traits: Hardy, aromatic leaves, pollinator-friendly, low-maintenance, edible herb
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Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Heirloom, Non-GMO
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Sowing Time: Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or outdoors after frost danger has passed.
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Soil Preparation: Use well-draining, fertile soil enriched with compost.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds lightly on the soil surface; press gently but do not cover deeply.
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Spacing: Thin or transplant seedlings 12 – 18 inches apart for healthy growth.
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Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during germination; water moderately once seedlings are established.
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Germination Period: 10 – 21 days under optimal light and temperature conditions.
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Care: Remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering, provide full sunlight, and mulch lightly to retain soil moisture.
