Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Herb Seeds
- Plant Type Perennial Flowering Plant
- Germination Time 2-6 weeks
- Sowing Depth 0-1 cm (surface sow or light cover)
- Plant Spacing 60-90 cm
- Sunlight Full sun
- Soil Type Well-drained soil (tolerant of clay, loam, and sandy soils)
- Watering Moderate watering during establishment; drought-tolerant once established
- Ideal Temperature 15-25°C
- Blooming Time Flowers in mid to late summer; blooms 45-70 days after sowing
- Suitable For Garden beds, prairie gardens, pollinator gardens, native plantings, containers
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Provide support if needed; once established, very drought-tolerant; deadhead to encourage more blooms
Description
Compass Plant seeds are a perennial flowering plant best suited for garden beds, prairie and pollinator gardens, native plantings, or containers. Sow 0-1 cm deep (surface sow or light cover) and expect germination in 2-6 weeks, with plants spaced 60-90 cm apart in full sun. It prefers well-drained soil and moderate watering during establishment, becoming drought-tolerant once established. Ideal temperatures are 15-25°C, and blooms appear mid to late summer, about 45-70 days after sowing; provide support if needed and deadhead to encourage more blooms.