Lemon Drops – Spilanthes Seed

Description

Lemon Drops Spilanthes is a unique and vibrant plant known for its medicinal and ornamental value. With its lemon-scented, bright yellow flowers, it adds a refreshing and cheerful touch to gardens, making it an excellent choice for edible landscapes and herbal gardens.

Features:

Lemon-Scented Flowers: Distinctive yellow, button-like flowers with a lemon scent, offering both visual and aromatic appeal.

Edible and Medicinal: Flowers are known for their stimulating and anesthetic properties, making them a favorite in herbal remedies and culinary creations.

Compact Growth: An easy-to-grow plant that forms low, bushy clusters, ideal for borders, herb gardens, or containers.

Attracts Pollinators: Lures bees and butterflies, contributing to a healthy garden ecosystem.

Vibrant Blooms: Bright, eye-catching yellow blooms that shine through from summer into fall.

Specifications:

Plant Type: Annual

Mature Size: Grows to about 12-18 inches tall, with a spread of 12 inches.

Planting Depth: Sow seeds about 1/4 inch deep, lightly covering with soil.

Planting Season: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.

Spacing: Space plants 12 inches apart for proper air circulation and growth.

Flower Color: Bright yellow, lemon-scented blooms.

Sun Requirements: Prefers full sun to light shade for optimal growth.

Soil Requirements: Thrives in well-draining, moderately fertile soil.

Bloom Time: Blooms from summer through early fall.