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− | A very easily grown plant, it succeeds in any moderately fertile well-drained but moisture retentive soil in a sunny position{{pfaf1}} {{pfaf200}}. Plants are very tolerant of neglect and will maintain themselves for a number of years even when growing in dense weed competition{{pfafK]. Self-sows freely when growing in a suitable position{{pfafK}}. The growing plant attracts butterflies and moths{{pfaf30}}. | + | A very easily grown plant, it succeeds in any moderately fertile well-drained but moisture retentive soil in a sunny position{{pfaf1}} {{pfaf200}}. Plants are very tolerant of neglect and will maintain themselves for a number of years even when growing in dense weed competition{{pfafK}}. Self-sows freely when growing in a suitable position{{pfafK}}. The growing plant attracts butterflies and moths{{pfaf30}}. |
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| The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It requires moist soil. The plant can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure{{pfaf}}. | | The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It requires moist soil. The plant can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure{{pfaf}}. |