ABOUT Sea Blush | Plectritis congesta
Sea Blush | Plectritis congesta
This familiar pink wildflower is found in meadows, woodlands, and rocky shorelines, blooming in late spring and growing as a (tame) self-seeding annual. Sea Blush seeds can be direct sown in full sun to partial shade in spring or late fall for blooms the following spring. Sea Blush is a tough plant that is well equipped to being exposed to the elements. In very exposed seaside terrain it may only reach 10cm (4") tall. But with a bit of protection it will grow upright to 60cm (24") tall. This easy-going flower can tolerate full sun to partial shade, but requires bare soil to germinate.
DETAILS
habitat | meadow, rocky, woodland |
---|---|
light | full sun to partial shade |
moisture | dry to mesic |
height | 10 to 60 cm |
flowering | April to June |
habit | annual forb |
advantages |
deer-resistant; attracts bees & butterflies |
Seeds/Packet | 1,000 |
Seeds/g | 90,000 |