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Emilia sonchifolia var. javanica 'Irish Poet'
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Tassel flowerAnnualFamily: Asteraceae
- Height: 50cmSpread: 30cm
- Half hardy
Flower colour:
Orange
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle
Soil
Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Commonly known as the tassel flower, Emilia sonchifolia var. javanica 'Irish Poet' is a delicate, half-hardy annual with gorgeous warm orange flowers. It looks lovely as part of a bed of annuals like zinnias and nicotiana and makes a lovely cut flower. Regularly deadhead to prolong flowering.
For best results, grow Emilia sonchifolia var. javanica 'Irish Poet' in full sun in moist, well-drained soil.
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Emilia ‘Irish poet’ and wildlife
Emilia ‘Irish poet’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Emilia ‘Irish poet’ poisonous?
Emilia ‘Irish poet’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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