Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 2 - 3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2 - 3 feet |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Fragrant Other: Gray-green |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Orange Pink Other: In hot weather, peach, champagne, and soft pink are its colors, while in cooler months the flowers darken to pale copper and medium rose. |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Culinary Herb Cut Flower Dried Flower Will Naturalize Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Can handle transplanting Other info: Good self-seeder |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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