Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Plant Height: | 4 to 6 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 to 24 inches |
Fruit: | Other: Dry, wheel shaped pod that splits to release the seeds |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Orange Other: Reddish-orange to Pinkish-orange |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer Summer |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies |
WebTucker | On April 14, 2022 | Bloomed |