Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 18-20 inches |
Plant Spread: | 20-22 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy Other: Non fading |
Flower Color: | Yellow |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Other: Deadhead faded flowers to ensure more flowering throughout the season |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Days to germinate: 10-15 Depth to plant seed: 4x width Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Awards and Recognitions: | AAS (All-America Selection®): 2010 National Other: 2010 Fleuroselect Gold Medal |
lovesblooms | On April 26, 2015 | Seeds sown |
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