Empress of India

This heirloom annual boasts red flowers atop plants that mature to 30cm (12") and is well suited for Xeriscaping.

• Flowers are edible and provide a peppery bite
• The seeds can be used as capers
• Young sprouts can also be used as microgreens
• Optimal soil temperature for germination is 12-18°C
• Seeds will sprout in 7-12 days indoors, sometimes longer outdoors
• Zone 1-10