- Botanical name: Emilia sonchifolia var. javanica 'Irish Poet'
- Common name: Tassel flower
- Family: Asteraceae
- Plant Type: Annual
Orange
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Attractive to wildlife
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.
How to grow Emilia 'Irish Poet'
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Plant size
50cm height
30cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Half hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist
- Plant care: Needs regular watering in pots
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sow | ||||||||||||
| Sow |
J
Do not Sow in January |
F
Do not Sow in February |
M
Do Sow in March |
A
Do Sow in April |
M
Do not Sow in May |
J
Do not Sow in June |
J
Do not Sow in July |
A
Do not Sow in August |
S
Do not Sow in September |
O
Do not Sow in October |
N
Do not Sow in November |
D
Do not Sow in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Emilia 'Irish Poet' and wildlife
Emilia 'Irish Poet' is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Emilia 'Irish Poet' poisonous?
Emilia 'Irish Poet' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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