| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Plant Height: | 8 inches |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 68-75F Days to germinate: 5-10 Depth to plant seed: 1/4 inch Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting Other info: Direct sow after frost. Start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost. Blooms 6 weeks after sowing. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Pollinators: | Bees |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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