An Easy Flower to Grow – the Scarlett Tassel

Posted on August 25, 2008 with No Comments

The Scarlett tassel is a type of flower that is half an inch in diameter and which truly reminds one of shaving brush or a tassel.

The flowers of this plant are bright red as the name indicates. This flower seeds itself making it very easy to grow. The seeds mature and are usually blown off by the wind, similar to the way that dandelions spread their seeds.

It is best to plant these flowers in the month of May — this way they will begin blooming in the summer. These plants will usually grow to about 24 to 36 inches.

Once they become established in the garden they will grow back every year the same way that a perennial would.

Finally, the leaves of this plant are edible and are usually used in salads and soups.

[Via: indystar.com]