Annual, 20cm (7.8in) tall flowers rich in essential oil preventing other plants and vegetables around from parasites and diseases. Vivid red color flowers look beautiful in flower gardensand pots. Very popular for attractive look and easy growing conditions. Grows best in full sun or partial shade, not picky about the soil. Creates warm, bright, healthy environment around. Unique fragrant.
Growing: year round in tropical climate; in temperate climates sow the seeds indoor in Mar/Apr and transplant outdoors when the danger of last frost is gone; or seed directly outdoors at the end of may, when danger of last frost is gone.
Soil: light, fertile, well-draining.
Sowing depth: 1cm deep.
Spacing: 20X20cm apart.
Light: full sun.
Watering: regular.
Fertilizing: not needed.