Plant Habit: | Vine |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6b |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous Other |
Flower Color: | Yellow |
Flower Size: | 5"-6" |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Late summer or early fall Winter |
Inflorescence Type: | Corymb |
Underground structures: | Caudex |
Suitable Locations: | Beach Front |
Uses: | Suitable for forage |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Squirrels |
Propagation: Other methods: | Other |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Conservation status: | Extinct in the Wild (EW) |
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