Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 20 - 24 inches |
Plant Spread: | 18 - 20 Inches |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Brown Yellow Other: Golden-yellow with blackish-brown cones |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
Resistances: | Powdery Mildew Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Stolons and runners |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP11929 |
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