Emilia Sonchifolia Seeds Tassel Flower Seeds for Planting in Garden Borders and Containers

Add vibrant color and texture to your garden with Emilia Sonchifolia Seeds, commonly known as Tassel Flower, a hardy annual plant valued for its bright, tassel-shaped blooms. Perfect for garden borders, containers, and mixed plantings, this easy-to-grow flower provides long-lasting color, attracts pollinators, and enhances the beauty of your outdoor spaces.

Features

• Bright Tassel-Shaped Blooms: Produces striking red to orange flowers that create eye-catching displays.
• Long Blooming Season: Flowers from early summer through fall.
• Versatile Planting: Ideal for borders, containers, and mixed flower beds.
• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
• Easy to Grow: Low-maintenance and adaptable to various soil types.

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Emilia sonchifolia
• Common Name: Tassel Flower
• Plant Type: Annual flowering plant
• Height: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
• Spread: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
• Bloom Time: Early summer to fall
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 9–11 (grown as annual elsewhere)
• Planting Season: Spring
• Planting Depth: Lightly cover seeds with 1/8 inch of soil
• Spacing: 12 inches apart
• Maintenance: Remove faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming
• Uses: Garden borders, containers, mixed flower beds, pollinator-friendly gardens

Planting Guide

1. Prepare garden beds or containers with well-draining, fertile soil.
2. Sow Emilia Sonchifolia seeds lightly on soil surface and cover with 1/8 inch of soil.
3. Keep soil evenly moist until germination (7–14 days).
4. Place in full sun for optimal flowering.
5. Thin seedlings to 12 inches apart once established.
6. Deadhead faded flowers to maintain vibrant color and encourage prolonged blooming.