Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Plant Height: | 18 - 24 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6 - 12 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: Coral-red |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Rabbit Resistant Drought tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP18950 |
christine2 | On June 1, 2016 | Obtained plant 3 |
MissMew | On September 6, 2023 | Obtained plant Suzanne NVK |
MissMew | On June 8, 2021 | Transplanted Installed |
MissMew | On May 8, 2021 | Obtained plant Suzanne - NVK |
SuperHappyCamper | On August 15, 2022 | Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc) Plant developed root rot. Worth trying this plant again. |
SuperHappyCamper | On July 6, 2022 | Obtained plant Purchased from WM (clearance for $2). |
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