COMMON NAME(S)
Butterfly Flower
(Poor Man's Orchid)
BOTANICAL NAME
Schizanthus pinnatus
FLOWERING SEASON-
ANNUAL
Blooms summer to autumn.
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Full sun to partial shade
 SOIL CONDITIONS                 
Prefers rich, moist, but well
draining soil.
pH
 
MOISTURE
Likes even moisture
    PLANT HEIGHT                       
Up to 60 cm. tall.             
PLANT SPACING
Space about 12 inches apart.
   
   
PROPAGATION
seeds,  may self seed
USES
flower beds, borders, containers,
cutting gardens for cut flowers,
and meadow gardens
PLANTING INFORMATION
AND FACTS
Start seed outdoors in spring after
risk of frost. Can be started
indoors for earlier blooms. Great
for a cutting flower and bouquets.
Mass plantings make a statement
in meadow gardens. Grows best
in climates with cooler summers.
May self seed.
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plant information.
A plant's success may vary
due to climate changes
and present weather
conditions.

Some plants may thrive in
other growing conditions,
than suggested.


If so, great and happy
planting!    
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Plant Information

These are general
planting suggestions and
plant information.
A plant's success may vary
due to climate changes
and present weather
conditions.

Some plants may thrive in
other growing conditions,
than suggested.


If so, great and happy
planting!    
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