Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 2 to 3 feet |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: Bright yellow with deep red leopard like spots. |
Bloom Size: | 4"-5" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Guardian plant Vegetable |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
Friesfan1 | On May 15, 2021 | Obtained plant Gifted from neighbor. Planted in Washtub 5/1/2021. |
Friesfan1 | On April 16, 2021 | Obtained plant Obtained 3 tubers from Wal-Mart. Planted 5/14/2021. |
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