Add charm and intrigue to your garden with Scarlet Pimpernel Flower Seeds, a low-growing wildflower known for its small, vivid scarlet blossoms. Sometimes called the “Poor Man’s Weatherglass,” these flowers open in bright sunlight and close in shade or evening, creating dynamic and enchanting garden displays.

Ideal for wildflower meadows, rock gardens, and borders, Scarlet Pimpernel is easy to grow, low-maintenance, and attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Key Features

• Produces bright scarlet flowers that open in sunlight

• Ideal for wildflower gardens, borders, and rock gardens

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects

• Low-maintenance and easy to grow

• Non-GMO, high-germination seeds

• Compact growth for groundcover or naturalized areas

• Adds continuous visual interest to gardens

Specifications

• Seed Name: Scarlet Pimpernel Flower Seeds

• Common Name (US): Pimpernel

• Botanical Name: Anagallis arvensis

• Plant Type: Annual wildflower

• Height: 4–8 inches

• Bloom Color: Scarlet red

• Bloom Time: Late spring to early fall

• Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate; prefers consistently moist soil

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–9

• Seed Type: Non-GMO

• Uses: Wildflower meadows, borders, rock gardens, pollinator gardens

Planting Guide

1. Sow seeds directly on soil surface or lightly cover with fine soil.

2. Keep soil consistently moist until germination (7–21 days).

3. Choose sunny locations for best flowering; tolerates light shade.

4. Thin seedlings to avoid overcrowding and allow airflow.

5. Ideal for naturalizing in garden beds or containers.