Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial 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 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Plant Height: | 4 to 8 feet |
Plant Spread: | 4 to 8 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Dehiscent |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: Salmon |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Espalier |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Stolons and runners |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |