Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 2 to 6 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2 to 4 feet |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Leaves are 2 to 3 feet in length and turn golden- orange to reddish-orange in full sun conditions. Small spines along leaf margins. |
Fruit: | Other: Small purple berry. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red Yellow |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring |
Uses: | Groundcover Cut Flower |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
Pollinators: | Birds |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
WebTucker | On September 16, 2022 | Bloomed |