nicandra daisy Violacea organic
$ 4,50
Nicandra physalodes, Solanaceae
shoo fly plant, apple-of-Peru
Nicandra is an imposing annual plant with tubular, purplish-blue flowers with white throats, each lasting one day from midsummer to frost. These are followed by paper lantern fruiting bodies, strongly tinged with indigo, as are the stems. It is often placed in greenhouses, where it is thought to repel whiteflies. It performs best in soil well enriched with compost. As wide as it is tall, from 1.2 to 2 m.
about 125-150 seeds
Seeds certified organic by Québec Vraiproduced here at LA SOCIÉTÉ DES PLANTES
In stock
Sow indoors on the surface of potting soil 6 weeks before transplanting outdoors, after the last frosts. Keep potting soil moist. Germination: 15-20 days at min. 20°C. Leave 60-120 cm between plants in the garden.
An article on the Lazy Gardener blog:
| # of the lot for sale | SDP11 |
|---|---|
| Germination rate for 2024 of the lot on sale | 98% |
| Test germination conditions | Light, 21ºC |
| Number of seeds per bag | 140 |
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