Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 36 - 40 inches |
Plant Spread: | 36 inches |
Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Semi-evergreen Variegated Other: Lemon yellow leaves are dotted and splashed with bits of lime and pine green. Sometimes they are accented with a dollop of cream. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Pink and red Other: Brick red; Coral orange |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Cut back faded flowers to ensure more flowering throughout the season |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP24294 |
Parentage: | Seedling of: Sunshine |
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Lemon Spritzer by springcolor | Jan 12, 2012 10:32 AM | 3 |