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Fancy Smokey Eyes
FlowerConsolida ajacis
- Full sun
- Zones 1–11
- 80 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 8" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
Features tall spires of dense florets. Unique, silvery white blooms with lavender centers and subtle lavender blush. Produces mostly double blooms with a small percentage of singles. 1 1/2-1 3/4" florets on 9-12" flower spikes. Attracts hummingbirds.
Planting
Direct sow in fall (zones 7+) or very early spring after cold stratification; transplanting not recommended
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam enriched with compost. Space plants 8" apart. Germination: 14-28 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, slugs, snails. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, crown rot, bacterial leaf spot.