Pheasants Eye

450 seeds

🗓️ When to Sow

• Outdoors (best method):

  • Early spring (as soon as soil can be worked)

  • Or late autumn, for natural stratification and earlier spring germination

🌱 This plant dislikes transplanting, so direct sowing is strongly recommended.

🌱 How to Sow

1. Site Selection

   • Choose a location in full sun to light partial shade

   • Soil should be well-draining (sandy or loamy preferred); tolerates poor soil

2. Soil Prep

   • Loosen topsoil and rake smooth

   • Lightly water the area before sowing

3. Sow the Seeds

   • Depth: Sow seeds about ¼ inch (6 mm) deep

   • Cover lightly with soil or sand

   • Gently press the soil to ensure good contact

4. Spacing

   • Sow thinly and thin seedlings to 6–10 inches (15–25 cm) apart when established

5. Watering

   • Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy during germination

   • After establishment, water moderately

6. Germination

   • May take 14–28 days, especially if sowing in spring

   • Cold stratification (from fall sowing or pre-chilling seeds in the fridge for 2–4 weeks) can help improve germination

🌿 Growing Notes

• Height: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)

• Bloom Period: Late spring to midsummer

• Flowers: Bright red with black centers; attract pollinators

• Foliage: Fine, feathery, fern-like

• Self-sowing: May reseed lightly under the right conditions

• Feeding: Not necessary — prefers lean soil