Wild quinine has flat-topped clusters of white flowers that attract bees and other interesting insects, such as beetles, wasps, and native flies. It is under-utilized in native flower beds but would fit nicely between showier plants, adding a soft white cloud of pearly white.
Uses: Drought resistant, medicinal, deer tolerant
Bloom time: June - July
Height: 30 to 40 inches
Space: 16 to 20 inches
Sun: Full sun to light shade
Moisture: Dry to average
Seed: Sow seed November through January. It will need at least 6 to 10 weeks of cold, moist stratification.
- 200 seeds per packet
- 7,000 seeds per ounce
- 1 ounce per 230 square feet