Description
Black Velvet carries velvety red-black flowers on dark blue-green foliage. Plants trail 10-12 inches, sized for small beds, window boxes and hanging baskets. Sow 1/2 inch deep; sprouts in 10-12 days.
Sow outdoors from 2 weeks before the last frost into early summer, or start indoors 2-4 weeks early. Flowers and leaves are edible and draw pollinators.
Features
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Edible flowers and leaves
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Attracts pollinators and beneficials
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Companion for brassicas, cucumbers, squash and tomatoes
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Spacing: 8-12 in. apart
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Life cycle: Annual
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Seed count: 30 seeds
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Soil needs: Average, well-drained
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Light needs: Full sun
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Mature size: 10-12 in. x 10-12 in.
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Botanical name: Tropaeolum majus
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Days to flower: 55-65 days from seed
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Germination temperature: 60-65ºF soil
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Seller: Seed & Bulb















