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Zone:  7-9 (grow here as an annual)

Height:  30-60 cm (1-2 ft)

Spread:  20-30 cm (8-12 in)

Bloom:  Tiny white, very fragrant flowers on dense spikes - summer through fall

Foliage:  Gray-green, finely cut

Light:  Full sun (at least 5 hr) to part shade

Water:  Moderate

Soil:  Not rich, well-drained

Garden Location:  Perennial bed; good contrast in front of dark foliage.  Nice with ornamental grasses.

Reseda alba (White mignonette)

C$4.00Price
  • Amaranths are handsome and multipurpose plants.  Young leaves and seeds are edible.  Traditional medicinal uses are multiple, but not well documented.  If happy in its environment, it will sow itself, but is easy to control.

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