Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 36 - 48 inches |
Plant Spread: | 36 inches |
Leaves: | Fragrant |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Orange Other: Orange-red with bright orange-red bracts |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Other: To frost. Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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