Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | 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 8b |
Plant Height: | 4-5 feet |
Plant Spread: | 3-4 feet |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Deciduous Other: Chartreuse foliage turns butter yellow as the summer progresses |
Flowers: | Showy Blooms on old wood Other: Continuous bloom or rebloomer |
Flower Color: | Red Other: Dark reddish-pink |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Late summer or early fall Other: Takes a break in the heat of summer |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 20,025; Can 3,860 |