Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 36 - 120 inches |
Plant Spread: | 24 - 48 inches |
Fruit: | Edible to birds |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Yellow |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Edible Parts: | Fruit |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
Containers: | Not suitable for containers |
antsinmypants | On June 30, 2023 | Transplanted Into Sun Garden Two. |
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