| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 6 to 12 inches (15-30cm) |
| Plant Spread: | 6 to 9 inches (15-23cm) |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy Other: Close at night, open to sunshine. |
| Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Beach Front Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness Days to germinate: 14 to 21 Depth to plant seed: surface sow or cover lightly, requires darkness to germinate Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
