Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
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: | 15 - 18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 8 - 12 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: Orange/Cream with darker coloured reverse |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Uses: | Culinary Herb Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
Edible Parts: | Flowers |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |