Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 24 inches |
Plant Spread: | 24 inches |
Leaves: | Fragrant |
Flowers: | Showy Other: Heavy bloomer. Prune the flower stems after the first flush of flowers to encourage rebloom. |
Flower Color: | Orange Other: Soft peach to apricot |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PPAF |
MunchkinsMom | On April 3, 2016 | Bloomed Buds just showing first color |
MunchkinsMom | On November 22, 2015 | Transplanted North Fence |
MunchkinsMom | On October 10, 2015 | Obtained plant UCD Plant Sale 1 gallon |
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