Originally used as a love potion by the ancient Greeks and touted to be a powerful aphrodisiac. Today is still considered a symbol of love and is also referred to as 'Love Plant.' It was first introduced in Colorado, directly from Europe. 
 
The centers are violet with violet blue petals that make for a stunning contrast. 
 
This is a cool climate plant and best begun indoors 8 weeks before the last expected frost to get blooms the same year. A very low maintenance flowering plant. It is a short lived perennial, returning every spring for 3 years and then will provide you with plenty of seeds for replanting. Makes for a beautiful cut flower.
 
The seeds pods are often used in dried arrangements. See the last photo. 
 
Perennial, Growing zone 4-8
 
Grows 1.5-2 tall and 1 foot wide. 
 
This is for 20 seeds
 
I combine shipping on all seed orders, you pay one flat fee for as many seeds as you would like for no additional shipping. Orders over $35 for any combination of items in my shop ship for free! 
 
All of my seeds are tested and guaranteed. Most of my seeds are fresh off of my own plants.