Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Spread: | 2 to 3 feet (60-9cm) |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Lemon yellow and scarlet |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Inflorescence Height: | 3 to 4 feet (.9-1.2m) |
Foliage Mound Height: | 2 to 3 feet (60-9cm) |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ Can handle transplanting Will not come true from seed Other info: Seeds take a long time to reach flowering stage. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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