Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
Plant Height: | 24 - 36 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Semi-evergreen Fragrant |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Yellow Other: Dark calyxes |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Deadhead faded flowers to ensure more flowering throughout the season |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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