Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Plant Height: | 8-12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 8-12 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Dark bronze-green with maroon reverse. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Orange |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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