Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Suitable Locations: | Beach Front |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Provide darkness Days to germinate: 14 to 21 Depth to plant seed: surface sow or cover lightly, requires darkness to germinate Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
BlondieRides | From May 1, 2014 to April 30, 2015 | Obtained plant Blooming like crazy. Gave it a sprinkle of 15-15-15. |