Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 12 to 14 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 to 14 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Orange Other: With dark golden tips |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Uses: | Groundcover Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 29,205 Goes Dormant |