| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 2 to 3 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 1 to 2 feet |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent Other: 3 to 4 inch long pods containing numerous, silky seeds that are dispersed by wind. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Other: Red-orange with yellow hood |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Will Naturalize Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Other: All parts of plant are toxic. Stems and leaves exude a milky sap that can cause contact dermatitis in some individuals. |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 65-70ºF Days to germinate: 2 to 3 weeks Depth to plant seed: Shallowly sow at depth of approximately 1/4 inch, keep moist. Other info: Direct sow in spring. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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