Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 3 to 6 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2 to 3 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Orange Other: Orange with red stamens, flowers fade to yellow as temperatures get cooler in fall. |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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