Annual. Clusters of dainty blossoms with a long blooming season make this a charming old-fashioned flower. Showy blooms, ranging from deep violet through lavender, red, pink, cream and white, flower freely on spreading compact plants.
For early bloom, start indoors. Or after all danger of frost, sow outdoors. When plants are 3 inches high, thin or transplant.
Excellent for bedding, hanging baskets and window boxes. Often grown in rock gardens. Colorful, fragrant flowers. Remove faded flower clusters for best blooming.