Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Plant Height: | 12 - 18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12-18 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Orange |
Bloom Size: | 4"-5" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |