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Common name toadflax Family scrophulariaceae Life cycle annual Flowers yellow/maroon Size 6-9" Light sun Cultural notes ordinary garden soil From seed germinate at room temperature detailed seed-starting info below Seed ripens extended period, starting early July Hot-contrast bicolor flowers held on upright stalks that sway in the breeze. Early to bloom from seed - I think this will become one of our stand-by annuals.

In our garden, this plant grows in the following area: patio area

Seed for this plant is included on my seed trade list

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Seed-starting details for this plant

2005. Seed from '04 trade. Baggy 70F (23%G, 4-10d). Exposure to light after the first burst of germination did not result in further germination.
2006. Same seed as above. Baggy 70F (16%G, 6d). Sprouted seeds are finnicky, prone to rotting.

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