Botanical Interests Chinese Lantern

Perennial. Hardy to zone 2. Blooms summer. Full sun to light shade. Bright orange, lantern-shaped papery seed cases will glow in your garden in late summer. Brilliant color for fresh or dried arrangements. Fun for decorating fall or Halloween wreaths. Can be invasive. Plant in containers or harvest seed cases to prevent reseeding. OUTSIDE: Sow in spring 1-2 weeks before last frost or in summer up to 2 months before first fall frost. INSIDE: Sow 4-6 weeks before average last frost.