Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Plant Height: | 24-36 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Burgundy/Red and Lime |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Days to germinate: 3-14 days Depth to plant seed: surface sow Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
lovesblooms | On April 14, 2020 | Seeds sown indoors |
antsinmypants | On April 11, 2024 | Miscellaneous Event Placed in moist paper towel. (8) |
antsinmypants | On June 23, 2023 | Seeds sown Flat #2 Row 4 |