Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Plant Height: | 2-3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 1-2 feet |
Leaves: | Deciduous Broadleaf |
Fruit: | Other: Oblong capsule containing seeds with white aril |
Flowers: | Showy Other: 4-5 inch tall inflorescence consists of bright orange bracts and tubular white flowers |
Flower Color: | Orange White |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |