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Common name bush violet Family solanaceae Life cycle annual Flowers blue (spring-summer) Size 2' Light sun-part shade Cultural notes ordinary garden soil From seed germinates at room temperature detailed seed-starting info below Full, bushy plants with lots of white-eyed blue flowers.

In our garden, this plant grows in the following area: patio area

Seed for this plant is included on my seed trade list

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Seed-starting details for this plant

2003. Seed from HPS Feb03 exchange. Baggy, 70F with light (>90%G, 3d)
2004. Same seed as above. Baggy, 70F no light (100%G, 4d)
2005. Seed from '04 garden. Baggy 70F (100%G, 4d)
2007. Seed from '04 garden. Baggy 70F (90+%G, 4-7d)
2008. Seed from '04 garden. Baggy 70F (92%G, 4-6d)

Conclusion: light seems not to be critical to germination. Seeds hold up OK in cool room temperature storage.

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