Pink Basketflower is a stunning native annual wildflower that brings drama and pollinator magic to any garden. With enormous pincushion blooms that echo the charm of bachelor's buttons and deeply incised foliage that catches the light, this heirloom variety grows 2 to 6 feet tall depending on your soil and location. It flowers around 110 days from sowing and thrives in full sun, rewarding you with blooms that draw hummingbirds, beneficial insects, and even bobwhite quail into your landscape.
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Giant pincushion blooms in soft pink rise on sturdy stems lined with finely cut foliage, creating a texture reminiscent of ornamental grasses paired with wildflower charm. This native annual is remarkably easy to grow and a magnet for pollinators of all kinds, from common garden insects to hummingbirds and quail. The taller plants (up to 6 feet in rich soil) make striking cut flowers, while shorter specimens work beautifully in mixed borders and naturalized areas.
Pink Basketflower is grown primarily for its ornamental value in wildflower gardens, pollinator gardens, and naturalized landscapes. The enormous blooms are excellent for cutting and arrangement, lasting well in a vase. Its role as a native plant makes it valuable for ecological gardens and restoration projects, where it supports local insect and bird populations.
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Direct sow Pink Basketflower seeds outdoors after the last frost date, pressing them into soil in full sun. Seeds benefit from cool soil temperatures and can be sown as soon as soil is workable in spring.
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“Pink Basketflower is a cherished heirloom descended from native American wildflowers of the Asteraceae family. Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds has preserved and championed this variety as part of the broader movement to save open-pollinated seeds and native flora. Its easy-growing nature and pollinator magnetism have made it a favorite among gardeners seeking to restore native plant communities and support biodiversity on their land.”