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Chinese Houses Seeds

A unique heirloom characterized by tiered bicolored blooms

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Dappled Shade
Morning Sun Only
Prefers Moist Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
North American Native

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Collinsia heterophylla

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 12 to 24 inches

COLOR

  • Purple

Chinese Houses is a charming wildflower that is not as well known as it should be. A native of California, it produces lovely purple and white spires, one stacked on top of the other. Chinese Houses seeds are quite easy to establish, and can be planted in both sun or shade.

  • Heirloom annual native to California
  • Easy to grow pollinator attractor with bi-colored Spring blooms
  • Thrives in full sun or partially shaded areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 350 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 24,796 Up to 625 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Chinese Houses Planting Guide to learn more.

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Chinese Houses Seeds

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Chinese Houses Seeds FAQs

Is Chinese Houses resistant to animals or disease?

Chinese Houses is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Chinese Houses?

Chinese Houses is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

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