fruit will be small

and the plants encourage beneficial microbe populations in the soil where it’s cultivated

A fascinating departure from traditional ribbed okra

Seven-inch heads are formed from clusters of swirling chartreuse spires

Hardy in zones 4–9

Tower Series Violet Aster Type:SEED fruit will be smallCallistephus chinensis These divinely sumptuous, dark amethyst blooms are reminiscent of football mumsbig, billowy and colorful. An easy to grow border cutting flower, this series is very heavy blooming, growing on 20 inch tall, semi branching plants. The 34 inch flowers reveal a central yellow disk when fully open. Excellent vase life. Dead head plants for longer bloom time. Germination code: (1) or (4)