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Cress 'Attraxa'
$6.50
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Site: full sun
Cress 'Attraxa'
Lepidium sativum
$6.50
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Description
Attraxa Cress is a beautiful and unusual cut flower with airy, architectural stems and delicate clusters of tiny seed pods. Its graceful, branching form adds movement and texture to bouquets, while its soft, natural appearance makes it especially lovely for garden-inspired and meadow-style arrangements. A wonderful filler for florists and flower growers alike, Attraxa Cress brings an effortless, whimsical quality to both fresh and dried designs.
Details:
Plant type: hardy annual
Site: full sun
Planting depth: ¼ inch
Plant spacing: 4 to 6 in
Plant height: 36 to 40 in
Germination rate: TBA
Seeds per packet: 100
Seed origin: Ontario, Canada
Growing
Site: full sun
Planting depth: ¼ inch
Day to germinate: 5 to 14 days
Plant spacing: 2 to 6 in
Pinch: not necessary
Bloom time: early spring through fall
Days to maturity: 50 to 60 days
Direct-seed as soon as the ground can be worked. Succession-plant every two weeks for a continual harvest. Cress matures quickly and has a short harvest window.
Harvesting
Harvest when seed pods are fully formed, cutting near the base of the plant. Cress is a one-and-done type of cut-flower, however, multiple stems can be harvested from one plant.
For drying, hang upside down in a dark place until pods are completely dry.
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One-and-Done
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Pollinator Friendly
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Cut-Flower