Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 24 - 30 inches |
Plant Spread: | 4 - 6' |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: the leaves & stems have a punjent piney type scent when disturbed |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Yellow |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Winter |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Beach Front Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Erosion control Groundcover Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ Other info: will freely self sow |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering Other: it roots wher it touches the ground -- can be invasive |
Containers: | Not suitable for containers |