Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Vine |
Life cycle: | Annual |
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) |
Plant Height: | 8-10 feet |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Fruit: | Dehiscent Other: Small subglobose capsule containing dark brown to black seeds. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Orange |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Groundcover Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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