Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Plant Height: | 26 - 30 inches |
Plant Spread: | 18 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Fragrant Other: Gray-green, Silvery |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Yellow and orange. Other: Orange-yellow color, Yellow stained with orange |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Mid Summer to frost |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Cut Flower Dried Flower Will Naturalize Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Can handle transplanting Other info: Good self-seeder |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2001 Plant Select Winner |
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