Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 3 to 4 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2 to 3 feet |
Leaves: | Variegated Other: about 1-inch wide, alternating green and chartreuse patterns |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Yellow |
Bloom Size: | 5"-6" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Guardian plant Vegetable |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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