Add unique and eye-catching beauty to your garden with Skeleton Flower, an heirloom variety known for its delicate, lacy petals and striking appearance. Perfect for rock gardens, borders, and container planting, this plant thrives in dry conditions and requires minimal maintenance. Its drought-tolerant nature and hardy growth make it ideal for gardeners of all experience levels.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Annual flowering plant
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Height/Spread: 12 – 18 inches tall, compact growth habit
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Flower Color: White, translucent or lacy appearance
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Light Requirement: Full sun
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Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or fertile soil
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Special Traits: Drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, striking lacy blooms, pollinator-friendly
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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 soil enriched with compost or organic matter.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds lightly on the soil surface; do not cover deeply as light aids germination.
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Spacing: Thin or transplant seedlings 8 – 12 inches apart for healthy growth.
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Watering: Keep soil lightly moist during germination; water sparingly once seedlings are established.
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Germination Period: 10 – 21 days under optimal light and temperature conditions.
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Care: Provide full sun, remove dead blooms, and mulch lightly to retain soil moisture.
