| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Plant Height: | 8 to 12 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Yellow Other: Deep Golden-yellow |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" 3"-4" 4"-5" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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