AMBERBOA moschata 'Imperialis Mix' (Sweet Sultan, Mixed)

AMBERBOA moschata 'Imperialis Mix' (Sweet Sultan, Mixed) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. The Imperialis Mix is a cultivar that features a mix of colors including pink, purple, white, and blue.

Amberboa moschata has showy purple headed flowers with sweet aroma. Commonly known as Sweet Sultan; it is a very fragrant, old-fashioned variety that comes from the Mediterranean and southwest Asia. ‘Imperialis Mix’ is a jumble of lavender, pink and white flowers.  It grows 2-3 feet tall and makes a good cut flower.

This annual plant typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet (60-90 cm) and has gray-green leaves that are deeply lobed. Its flowers are fragrant and globe-shaped, with a spiky center and petals that are either single or double. They are easy to grow. Due to its endless beauty, its bunch can be used for bouquet and floral management. The flowers bloom in mid-summer to early fall and are attractive to bees and butterflies.

Sweet Sultan is a popular garden plant due to its attractive flowers and ease of cultivation. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, but can tolerate some shade and a variety of soil types. It is also drought-tolerant and deer-resistant.

In addition to its ornamental value, Sweet Sultan has also been used in herbal medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders. However, scientific evidence supporting its medicinal use is limited and further research is needed.