Emilia, Tassel Flower
Emiliajavanica 'Scarlet Magic'

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Emilia (ih-MEE-lee-uh)
Species: javanica (juh-VAHN-ih-kuh)
Cultivar: Scarlet Magic

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Red-Orange

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored