Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Plant Height: | 24 - 32 inches |
Plant Spread: | 40 inches |
Flowers: | Showy Other: Over 1,000 flowers in a single season from one plant |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Yellow and reddish-brown |
Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Uses: | Dye production Cut Flower |
Dynamic Accumulator: | Ca (Calcium) Mn (Manganese) Zn (Zinc) Cu (Copper) |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Sterile. No pollen, but still attractive to bees. |
Pollinators: | Flies Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PPAF |
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