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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Plant Height: 2 to 4 feet
Fruit: Other: 6 to 8 inch capsules, each containing numerous seeds.
Flowers: Showy
Blooms on new wood
Flower Color: Pink
Red
White
Yellow
Bloom Size: 3"-4"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Fall
Underground structures: Taproot
Uses: Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Can handle transplanting
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Pollinators: Various insects
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil

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Location: Zone 9 Louisiana in my backyard
Date: 2018-07-29
'Mellow Yellow' 4" blooms a 3ft. plant all Summer thru Fall

Date: 2018-08-12
'Pacific Pink' has 3.50 " flowers on 3' plants all Summer/ Fall
Location: Georgia, USA
Date: Spring 2018
Pale yellow form. Approximately 3 weeks from sowing & 2 weeks fro
Location: Youngsville, LA
Date: 2017-06-21
in tabbycat's yard
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: May 2013
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: May 2013

Date: July
credit: Prenn
Comments:
  • Posted by tabbycat (Youngsville, LA - Zone 9b) on Jun 18, 2018 3:53 PM concerning plant:
    This little perennial is known by several names. I started with 'Lil Mischief' that is red. I also grow the yellow and pink varieties, 'Mellow Yellow' and 'Pacific Pink'. They only grow about 24" tall and wide with cute 3" to 4" flowers. They are very hardy here in zone 9, blooming almost year round. They drop seeds that produce volunteers as well as returning from roots in early spring. In 15 years mine have never been bothered by any disease or bugs. They bloom best in full sun with consistent watering, but can take dryer conditions when established.

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