Planting and Growing Instructions:
1. When to Plant:
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Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow in late fall or early spring.
2. Starting Indoors:
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Surface-sow seeds (do not cover) on moist seed-starting mix.
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Maintain temperature at 65–75°F (18–24°C).
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Keep soil moist until germination, which occurs in 14–20 days.
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Provide indirect light or grow lights.
3. Transplanting Outdoors:
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Harden off seedlings before transplanting.
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Space plants 12–18 inches apart in moist to wet soil.
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Ideal for pond edges, low areas, or marshy spots.
4. Outdoor Sowing:
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For fall sowing, scatter seeds and lightly press into soil.
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Water gently and allow nature to stratify seeds over winter.
5. Care Tips:
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Thrives in wet, nutrient-rich soil.
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Can tolerate drought once established but prefers moisture.
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Cut back after flowering to prevent aggressive self-seeding in non-native areas.
