Leptosiphon Mix Seeds
Flower Specifications
Season: Annual
USDA Zones: 4 - 10
Height: 6 - 8 inches
Bloom Season: Mid spring to late summer
Bloom Color: Mix
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Best in rich, well drain soil
Deer Resistant: No
Latin Name: Leptosiphon Hybrida
Planting Directions
Temperature: 55 - 65F
Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Surface sow seed and light cover no more than 1/8 inch deep
Sowing Rate: 3 - 5 seeds per cell or approximately 5000 seeds covers 100 square feet
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 8 inches
Care & Maintenance: Leptosiphon
Leptosiphon Mix (Leptosiphon Hybrida French Hybrids Mix) - Start Leptosiphon seeds to start these dainty little flowers. Leptosiphon French Hybrids has the synonymous botanical name Linanthus androsaceus. This low-growing annual has fern-like foliage and hundreds of sweet little half inch star-shaped flowers that shine out from the foliage. The colors are mixed and bright in shades of rose, yellow, orange and cream. Leptosiphon uses include edging the front of the flower bed, containers, edging a pathway, or as a ground cover. Commonly known as False Baby Stars, this annual is lovely if it is allowed to spill over the edges of rocks or containers. It makes a carpet of color and is stunning!
Grow Leptosiphon seeds directly outside in a prepared seedbed after frost danger has passed. Press the flower seed into the soil and lightly cover. False Baby Stars flowers perform best in full sun, and they prefer rich, well-draining soil.