Tassel Flower (Emilia coccinea) is a charming heirloom annual that brings vibrant color to summer and fall gardens with minimal fuss. This delicate member of the daisy family produces distinctive fluffy, tassel-like blooms that seem almost impossibly intricate, rising on slender stems to a compact 18 inches tall. From seed to first flowers takes just 70 to 84 days, making it wonderfully quick to reward your patience. Hardy in zones 10 and 11, and drought tolerant once established, Tassel Flower thrives in full sun with low water needs, making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking reliable color without constant maintenance.
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Those extraordinary tassel blooms are the real draw here, fuzzy and intricate in a way that catches every gardener's eye. The plant produces flowers continuously from summer through fall without complaint, attracts pollinators reliably, and handles dry conditions with grace. At just 18 inches tall and 8 inches wide with tight spacing, it fits beautifully into containers, borders, or any small space where you need vertical interest without sprawl.
Tassel Flower serves primarily as an ornamental annual, prized for its unusual tassel-like flowers in cut arrangements and garden displays. The long flowering season from summer through fall makes it valuable for extending color in seasonal borders and containers. Florists appreciate the unique texture these blooms bring to mixed bouquets.
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Sow seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Maintain temperatures between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Seeds germinate in 7 to 14 days under these conditions. Keep the seed medium moist but not waterlogged to prevent damping off.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Harden off indoor seedlings gradually over 7 to 10 days by exposing them to increasing periods of outdoor light and air before planting. Space transplants 8 inches apart in prepared garden soil or containers.
Direct sowing is recommended for Tassel Flower. Sow seeds outdoors after all frost danger has completely passed. Scatter seeds on lightly prepared soil and press gently into contact with the earth, as seeds need light to germinate effectively.
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