Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Plant Height: | 2 to 10 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf Other: Bright green upper leaf, silvery reverse |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Yellow Other: 8 to 12 inch spike of reddish-brown, cup shaped bracts surrounding small yellow tubular flowers |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Year Round |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |