These would be my all time favorite flowers! I start them in pots and transport the seedlings once they are fairly strong. The bloom colors vary widely (I've had white, yellow, red, hot pink, pale pink) and the blooms last for ages. If you cut the blooms and dry them, you can use them in crafts and wreaths and they will last almost forever. I love watching the evolution of the bloom; as the flower matures its shape changes greatly. The bees love this gorgeous flower. Here in Florida, I usually plant them in November and they start blooming around February and continue to bloom for a few months afterwards.

These are really cool flowers. There are lots of colors, they are drought tolerant, and they feel neat. They can be used in dried arrangements and crafts. The bees like them. Mine self-sowed two years ago, and I had lots of "freebies" come up randomly last year.

These are incredible! Excellent colors and withstood heat, humidity and drought. Easily 4' tall, still blooming in October. Used as cutflower.

I started these indoors under grow lights and transplanted them in May. I thinned to 1 plant every 9 inches for a total of 5 plants and had 4 different colors. They are a very unique flower for arrangements. I will be buying again next year!