Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8a |
Plant Height: | under 6 inches |
Plant Spread: | up to 10 inches across |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: fuzzy |
Fruit: | Showy Other: Inflated two-part pods that dry out and are blown by the wind. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Yellow |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Alpine Gardening |
Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds: Seeds germinate in a few days at room temperature after scarification. Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |