Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Plant Height: | 4-6 feet |
Plant Spread: | 6-8 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: dissected |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red Yellow |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Year Round |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Toxicity: | Other: reports of contact dermatitis |
Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds: germinate following wildfires in habitat Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Other: reportedly difficult to propagate |
Pollinators: | Birds |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP27,931 |