Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 8 to 12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6 to 8 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Yellow Other: Cream and golden yellow |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Groundcover Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate: 7 to 10 days Depth to plant seed: Sow seeds at depth of approximately 1/8 inch, lightly covering with soil. |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |