Compared to the magnificent size of dinnerplate dahlias or the heady fragrance of peonies, the diminutive, papery-thin blooms ...

It also has a shallow growing root system, and the leaves grow long ... top of each stem—these heads help carry the seeds through the wind for dispersal. The dense cottonlike hairs also keep the ...

Stem length is also influenced by how warm it is when the flower stems are elongating. Warmer temperatures around 80 degrees contribute to long but weak stems. The flowers become top heavy and floppy.