Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Plant Height: | 24 to 36 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Orange Other: Orange-red |
Bloom Size: | 4"-5" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature: Above 50ºF Days to germinate: 7 to 10 days. Depth to plant seed: Sow at a depth of approximately 1/2 inch and gently firm soil. Other info: Direct sow after last frost. |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
lovesblooms | On April 13, 2020 | Seeds sown indoors |