General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Dry Mesic
Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Plant Height: 5 to 6 feet
Plant Spread: 3 to 4 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Yellow
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Year Round
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Provides winter interest
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Rabbit Resistant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Pollinators: Hoverflies
Wasps
Birds
Bees
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PPAF

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Location: SE side yard
Date: 4-15-16
This has become my favorite xeriscape shrub, the benefit is more

Date: Sping
Bright bold colors and they bloom all year.

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
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