Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
Plant Height: | 24-36 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Yellow Other: Attractive bracts of magenta pink, light pink, or white with small tubular yellow flowers. |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 65ºF-70ºF Days to germinate: 2-3 weeks |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |