Used to get viable seed as pod-bearing plant; hybrids of it show tendency to flower over many months; succession of spikes is possible; resents greenhouse culture in some places; its hybrids like warmer nights; will stand much outside cold in Southern California; has limited color dominance; hybrids, are smaller than expected; many hybrids are sterile; some are fragrant. OA76-171; problem culture; refer to A80- 513