Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 4 feet to 8 feet |
Plant Spread: | 4 feet to 5 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Yellow and orange Other: Yellow-gold to Orange protruding from a dark red calyx. |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |