Plant Habit: | Shrub Cactus/Succulent Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
Plant Height: | 2 to 3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2 to 3 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: With thread-like marginal filaments |
Fruit: | Dehiscent |
Flowers: | Showy |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 32,069 |