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An armload of Cress Attraxa
An armload of Cress Attraxa
Cress Attraxa growing in the field
A close up of Cress Attraxa
A bunch of Cress Attraxa
A handful of Cress Attraxa

Cress ‘Attraxa’

Camelina sativa

Features

  • Dryable
  • Easy to grow
  • Foliage & Filler
  • One-hit wonder

Description

This vigorous, easy-to-grow filler produces tall stems that are a versatile and wonderful textural ingredient for bouquets. Early in the season, their yellow blooms do not make a notable cut flower, but after blooms fade, ‘Attraxa’ puts on a show. The glaucous green seedpods dry to the color of wheat and are a great choice for bouquets and dried arrangements.

Details

Plant type: hardy annual
Height: 32 to 40 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 60 to 90 days
Plant spacing: 6 in
Pinch: do not pinch

Seed Sowing & Growing Notes

Start seed indoors in trays 4 to 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed, or direct-seed as soon as the ground can be worked. Succession-plant every 2 weeks for continual harvest. Don’t pinch plants.

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest when seedpods are fully formed and the top blooms have faded. Expect a vase life of 7 to 10 days. Seed heads can be dried and used indefinitely. To dry, hang upside down in a warm, dark place until firm.

Details

Description

This vigorous, easy-to-grow filler produces tall stems that are a versatile and wonderful textural ingredient for bouquets. Early in the season, their yellow blooms do not make a notable cut flower, but after blooms fade, ‘Attraxa’ puts on a show. The glaucous green seedpods dry to the color of wheat and are a great choice for bouquets and dried arrangements.

Details

Plant type: hardy annual
Height: 32 to 40 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 60 to 90 days
Plant spacing: 6 in
Pinch: do not pinch

Seed Sowing & Growing Notes

Start seed indoors in trays 4 to 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed, or direct-seed as soon as the ground can be worked. Succession-plant every 2 weeks for continual harvest. Don’t pinch plants.

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest when seedpods are fully formed and the top blooms have faded. Expect a vase life of 7 to 10 days. Seed heads can be dried and used indefinitely. To dry, hang upside down in a warm, dark place until firm.

Sources

How to Grow

How to Grow

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