Annual Perennial:Annual Color:Pink Maroon Bloom Time:Mid Season Height:1 - 2 Ft Sun Shade:Sun Shade Native To:North America Zones:3 - 10 Seed in fall or spring in sunny location. Cover seed lightly. Thin to 12 in as each plant needs space. Needs slightly acidic soil and do not fertilize as over fertile soil will produce great foliage but poor flowers. Good cut flower. Moderate water, allow to dry out between waterings.