Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 4 - 6 feet |
Plant Spread: | 4 feet |
Leaves: | Fragrant |
Fruit: | Edible to birds |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Orange Other: Scarlet, Orange-red; Crimson |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
Uses: | Will Naturalize Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
lovesblooms | On February 4, 2017 | Seeds sown indoors |
lovesblooms | On March 11, 2016 | Seeds germinated |
lovesblooms | On March 5, 2016 | Seeds sown indoors |
lovesblooms | On March 5, 2016 | Seeds sown indoors |
lovesblooms | On February 22, 2015 | Seeds germinated |
lovesblooms | On February 19, 2015 | Seeds sown indoors |
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